Medical Assistant I

UCHealth • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • 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 the Sleep Lab at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is an onsite, PRN position on the day shift. Direct care includes gathering vital signs, collecting specimens, communicating changes in patient condition, and providing general patient care. The role also helps keep the care area stocked, clean, and orderly; maintains equipment and medical supplies; and performs assigned administrative or clerical duties, including filing, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

UCHealth describes the role as part of a dynamic team focused on improving lives. The position prioritizes wellness and patient perspectives, partners effectively with specialized ancillary team members, welcomes learning in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment, and contributes to safety and quality at the point of care. Employees may model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.

The posted pay range is $21.49–$27.94 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. UCHealth offers a structured career ladder through which employees can grow their skills, responsibilities, and pay. Eligibility for some rewards and development programs depends on scheduled work hours.

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 in lieu of registration or certification if the candidate has three years of Medical Assistant experience or is a graduate of 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, collect specimens, communicate changes in patient condition, and provide general patient care.
• Prioritize wellness and patient perspectives.
• Partner effectively with specialized ancillary team members.
• Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
• Keep the care area stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies.
• Perform assigned administrative or clerical duties, including filing, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.

Benefits

• Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, based on accumulated annual contributions and other stated factors.
• Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
• Annual market reviews and 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, a group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), 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; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED