Medical Assistant

Salud Family Health•Commerce City, CO

About The Position

Salud is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide welcoming, respectful care to patients and support a lively, team-based medical practice. Salud coordinates medical, dental, behavioral health, and clinical pharmacy services to improve access to healthcare and patients’ quality of life, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The Medical Assistant welcomes patients before they see a Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant; determines the nature of each patient’s visit; obtains vital signs; and documents information clearly and concisely in the chart. The role also maintains a clean, organized environment for patients and staff and helps foster a positive, vibrant atmosphere that supports patients’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The position pays $21 to $28.50 per hour and works Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The anticipated application window closes by 11/30/26.

Requirements

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 three months of hire. If they do not pass, they may retake the test within an additional three months. Certification must be attained within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Medical Assistants without formal Medical Assistant training must have a current Medical Assistant certification or registration.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work with people from all walks of life and meet them where they are in their time of need.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Welcome patients as the first step in treatment before they see a Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.
Determine the nature of the patient’s visit.
Obtain patients’ vital signs.
Document information in the chart thoroughly and concisely to support clear communication.
Maintain a clean and organized environment for patients and staff.
Treat patients with respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Benefits

Medical PPO plan with low employee premiums, in-network primary care and specialist copays, low deductibles and coinsurance, free provider visits and services at Salud facilities, and 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 two floating holidays and a paid birthday.
Up to eight paid accrued sick days per year.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan: Salud contributes 5% of compensation each month, with no employee match 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 after-tax 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.