Medical Assistant

Salud Family Health•Aurora, CO

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About The Position

Salud Family Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide welcoming, respectful care to patients in a lively clinic environment. The role supports patients’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being and contributes to a positive atmosphere throughout the clinic. Medical Assistants are often the first step in treatment before patients see a Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant. They determine the nature of each patient’s visit, obtain vital signs, document information clearly in patient charts, and help maintain a clean and organized environment for patients and staff. Salud has provided coordinated medical, dental, behavioral health, and clinical pharmacy services since 1970, with a mission to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities it serves. The organization serves individuals regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Requirements

Ability to work with people from all walks of life and meet them where they are in their time of need.
Current Medical Assistant certification is required; CNA certification is not equivalent and is not accepted.
Medical Assistants who are not certified or registered upon hire must complete certification or registration testing within 3 months of hire. If they do not pass, they may retake the test within an additional 3 months. All Medical Assistants must be certified within 6 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
Medical Assistants without formal Medical Assistant training must have current Medical Assistant certification or registration.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program at least 6 months in length.
Previous healthcare experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and provide respectful, caring support before they see a Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.
Determine the nature of the patient’s visit.
Obtain patient vital signs.
Document patient information thoroughly and concisely in charts to support clear communication.
Maintain a clean and organized environment for patients and staff.

Benefits

Medical PPO plan with low employee premiums, low in-network copays and deductibles, and free provider visits and services at Salud facilities.
Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies.
Dental PPO plan, including employee discounts at Salud dental facilities.
Vision coverage.
Generous vacation accrual.
10 paid holidays per year, including 2 floating holidays and a paid birthday.
Up to 8 paid accrued sick days per year.
Defined contribution pension plan: Salud contributes 5% of compensation each month, with no employee matching contribution required; employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
403(b) retirement savings plan with pre-tax or Roth contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Accident and critical illness insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.