Certified Medical Assistant

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center • Lakewood, CO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

DDRC is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support to the Nursing Department and Behavioral Health Team. The role helps ensure the health, safety, and physical welfare of people supported in DDRC waiver programs. It coordinates medical documentation, appointments and follow-up, medication-related processes, and health tracking activities for both departments.

The position is full-time, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 11177 West 8th Ave., Lakewood, Colorado. Work is primarily office-based, with hybrid work as assigned and required in-office days. Compensation is $23.00–$25.30 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Diploma or certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• At least one year of experience working as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of experience working as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• At least one year of staff supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, flexibility in work hours, required training and certifications, and organizational standards to support Nursing Department operations.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records, documentation, record retention, and file management in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA and confidentiality standards.
• Support medication-related processes, including medication ordering, cycle-fill coordination, inventories, controlled medication procedures, and tracking and disposal of expired or discontinued medications.
• Complete approved clinical support functions, including taking vital signs, venipuncture, laboratory requisition tracking, medical reviews, and physician order follow-up.
• Facilitate timely communication among residential and day programs, nursing staff, physicians, pharmacies, employees, guardians, and other stakeholders about appointments, medication needs, clinical updates, and healthcare services.
• Coordinate medical appointment scheduling, tracking, documentation, and follow-up to support continuity of care and compliance with organizational requirements.
• Assist with entering physician-ordered lab requisitions and retrieving results.
• Coordinate schedules for meetings related to behavioral health and nursing services.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with individual coverage for $30 per month, a $750 deductible, and 100% coverage after the deductible.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) with a 3% employer match.
• Vacation and sick time begin accruing immediately.
• Paid holidays.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED