Medical Assistant I

UCHealth • Fort Collins, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I provides direct patient care under the delegation and/or supervision of a nurse or healthcare provider in an onsite role at UCHealth Family Medical Center in Fort Collins, Colorado. The role includes supporting patient wellness and patient-centered care, partnering with specialized ancillary team members, and contributing to safety and quality at the point of care. Medical Assistants also help maintain an orderly care area and perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned. The position is full time, scheduled for 64 hours per two-week pay period on day shifts. Pay is $21.49–$27.94 per hour, depending on relevant experience. UCHealth describes a career ladder through which employees can develop their skills, responsibilities, and pay.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant certification or registration for the Medical Assistant I title.
• UCHealth may hire into a Medical Assistant title without registration or certification if the candidate has three years of Medical Assistant experience or graduated from an accredited medical assistant program.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date. The card must remain valid through 60 days of hire; renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the delegation and/or supervision of a nurse or healthcare provider.
• Gather vital signs and collect specimens.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and provide general patient care.
• Help keep the care area stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Partner effectively with specialized ancillary team members.
• Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
• Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.

Benefits

• Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the employee’s third year of employment, subject to the program terms.
• Annual merit pay increase based on performance under UCHealth’s evaluation process.
• Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
• UCHealth pays up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

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