Medical Assistant - Walk-In Clinic Pueblo

HEALTH SOLUTIONS•Pueblo, CO

3d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Health Solutions is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant I to support its Family Practice and Walk-In care teams at the Pueblo location. The role provides clinical and administrative support to physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers, contributing to high-quality, patient-centered care and supporting Alternative Payment Model (APM) quality measures, including preventive care and chronic disease management. The Medical Assistant works under the supervision of the Department Director or Supervisor in a fast-paced outpatient clinical setting. The role supports patients across the lifespan, from infants through geriatric populations, and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary care teams. Travel between clinic sites may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent).
Current Basic Life Support certificate.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and car insurance.
At least 1 year of experience in a clinical setting; primary-care or multispecialty experience is preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Strong computer skills and knowledge.
Ability to work independently and travel between clinic sites as needed.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with APMs, value-based care, or population health initiatives.
Previous experience in a float position.
Two years of medical office or healthcare experience.
Knowledge of billing and medical electronic records.
Spanish-language skills.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative support to physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers.
Support front-office operations, including patient check-in and check-out.
Prepare patients for examinations; take vital signs, including manual blood pressure; conduct depression screenings; and document medical histories in the EHR.
Assist with procedures; perform CLIA-waived testing, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing; conduct EKGs and spirometry; provide nebulizer treatments and minor wound care; and administer IM and SQ injections.
Collaborate with nurses, behavioral health specialists, care coordinators, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary team members to support comprehensive care.
Support APM quality initiatives by tracking and documenting measures such as immunizations, screenings, and chronic disease follow-ups, and by participating in pre-visit planning.
Participate in team huddles, quality-improvement initiatives, and care-planning meetings.
Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and infection-control standards.
Provide medical services and clinical support as ordered by the treating team, adapting care to patients’ age-specific needs and stage of growth and development.
Coordinate and schedule diagnostic procedures, including x-rays, lab work, and other medical testing, and support timely communication with patients and providers.
Work with insurance companies to obtain pre-authorizations and verify coverage requirements for ordered services as needed.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and work effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including varied racial, ethnic, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds and sexual orientations and gender identities.
Recognize the complexities of substance use disorders and collaborate with the medical team to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.
Create positive, respectful, and empathetic patient interactions; support patients in their recovery and contribute to improved health outcomes and quality of life.
Travel between clinic sites as needed.