Medical Assistant - Boulder, CO (Sign-On Bonus)

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains • Boulder, CO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a welcoming, inclusive environment. The role supports abortion care through clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up, providing timely and empathetic support to patients navigating abortion services. Under the supervision and delegation of the ordering provider, the Medical Assistant supports care in a culturally competent, destigmatizing, patient-centered manner and follows applicable regulations and organizational standards, including Medical Standards & Guidelines, pharmacy, HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA requirements.

This is a part-time position of approximately 30 hours per week at the Boulder, Colorado health center. The listed schedule is Tuesday 9:45 a.m.–5:45 p.m., Wednesday 10:45 a.m.–6:45 p.m., and Thursday and Friday 10:15 a.m.–6:15 p.m. The ideal candidate can work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. The role is represented by SEIU, Local 105 and governed by a collective bargaining agreement.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and reliable transportation. Medical Assistant certification is preferred; candidates without certification must obtain it within 15 months of hire. The employee must complete PPRM Ultrasound training within nine months of hire (except in New Mexico) and obtain and maintain BLS certification within six weeks of hire. Spanish bilingual ability is strongly preferred.

The advertised pay range is $22.08–$23.78 per hour, or $23.43–$25.24 per hour for candidates with an active Medical Assistant certification (CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or RMA). Placement depends on years of directly relevant experience. Spanish fluency, upon passing a test, qualifies for an additional $2.25 per hour. A $750 sign-on bonus is offered, with $375 paid upon hire and $375 after 12 months of continuous employment.

COVID-19 vaccination is no longer a condition of employment. Health center, patient, or community-facing employees must have a COVID vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1 and upload proof upon hire. Employees working directly with patients, the community, or in a health center must have a flu shot or wear a mask during patient or community contact or while in the health center from November 1 through April 30 each year, and upload proof upon hire. A background check is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation.
• Obtain Medical Assistant certification within 15 months of hire if not already certified.
• Complete PPRM Ultrasound training within nine months of hire, except in New Mexico.
• Obtain and maintain BLS certification within six weeks of hire.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Comply with applicable regulations and organizational standards, including Medical Standards & Guidelines, pharmacy, HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA requirements.
• Meet applicable COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccination-or-masking protocols.
• Complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Active Medical Assistant certification (CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or RMA).
• Bilingual Spanish ability; Spanish fluency qualifies for the language differential upon passing a test.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs and collect patient information, including allergies and medication lists.
• Collect patient specimens, including blood and urine, for appropriate tests.
• Perform basic point-of-care laboratory tests, including pregnancy tests and delegated CLIA-waived tests and related controls.
• Accurately document collected information and test results in the medical record.
• Perform venipuncture and injections after training and competency validation.
• Perform basic dating ultrasounds after training and competency validation.
• Dispense medications and supplies.
• Sanitize examination rooms and medical equipment, including using an autoclave and ultrasound-cleaning equipment.
• Assist the provider with clinical procedures such as abortion, IUD placement, and cervical cancer screening.
• Chaperone patient examinations or procedures as needed.
• Escort patients throughout the health center and upon discharge.
• Act as a mandatory reporter in accordance with state and regulatory requirements.
• Support patient follow-up, including contacting patients by telephone or electronic communications.
• Help monitor and order supplies and maintain accurate inventory of medications and materials needed for health center operations.
• Assist with routine health center upkeep and cleaning, including stocking examination rooms.
• Contribute to research by introducing study opportunities to patients during check-in or rooming.
• Complete side tasks, including Birth Control by Mail, records release, and special fund tracking.
• Support the team and help maintain organized and effective health center operations.

Benefits

• $750 sign-on bonus: $375 upon hire and $375 after 12 months of continuous employment.
• Spanish language differential of $2.25 per hour for fluency upon passing a test.

What This Job Offers

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