Open Rank Medical Assistant - Multi-Specialty Medicine, Highlands Ranch
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care under the direction of a physician or another healthcare provider. The role facilitates clinic workflow, assists patients, and supports the safe, seamless delivery of care. This position is based onsite at the Multi-Specialty Medicine clinic in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and may require travel to alternate locations as assigned. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Community Practice Medicine team serves multiple specialties and clinic locations. Candidates must meet the applicable minimum qualifications for the MA or CMA level. The position requires current healthcare-provider-level BLS or CPR certification, maintenance of required credentials, and legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Requirements
- For the Medical Assistant level: completion of an accredited medical assistant program or one year of medical assistant work experience.
- For the Certified Medical Assistant level: completion of an accredited medical assistant program, one year of medical assistant work experience, and current CMA certification (e.g., AAMA or NCCT).
- A combination of education and related technical or paraprofessional experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association, or healthcare-provider-level CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross.
- Maintain all required licensure and certifications for the position.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
- Must be able to work in person and travel to alternate locations as assigned.
- Strong organizational and personal skills.
- Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills.
- Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 procedures.
- Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care.
- Strong knowledge of medication and injection procedures.
- Ability to use equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
- Ability to accurately take and record vital signs.
- Ability to accurately reconcile patient medications.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards and identify problems and recommend solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MS Office.
- Experience with EPIC.
- Experience with Kronos.
- Experience with HealthStream.
Responsibilities
- Room patients and accurately obtain and record vital signs, patient history, and the reason for seeking care.
- Process and document telephone messages in patient medical records according to policy.
- Assist providers with preparing prescription refills according to policy.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in written and verbal communications.
- Communicate effectively and attentively during every patient encounter.
- Verify that patients understand the purpose of their visit.
- Accurately document care provided and procedures performed in the patient medical record.
- Safely administer treatments and medications as directed.
- Reconcile patient medications and maintain quality control standards.
- Identify problems and recommend solutions.
- Travel to alternate locations as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with multiple plan options.
- Dental insurance with multiple plan options.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Employer contribution of 10% of gross pay to the Retirement 401(a) Plan.
- Paid time off accrues over the year.
- 22 vacation days per year, with a maximum accrual of 352 hours.
- 15 sick days per year, with unlimited maximum accrual.
- 15 holiday days per year.
- Tuition benefit available on all CU campuses.
- Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through ECO Pass.
- Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
