Medical Assistant (MA) School Based Part-Time

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven School-Based Medical Assistant to assist with the coordination and management of primary health services and operations, including community partnerships such as Denver Public Schools. Under general supervision, the MA provides clerical support, outreach, registration, record maintenance, patient-flow coordination, and non-patient-care communications. The role also supports primary care practitioners with medication and immunization maintenance and administration, patient rooming, medical assisting tasks, site regulatory readiness, and laboratory specimen collection and processing. The MA performs and records results of moderately complex and waived testing, completes quality control, and maintains laboratory instrumentation. This is a part-time, partial-year position at 0.5 FTE. The listed pay range is $21.00–$26.26 per hour. The role is based in school-based medical services and requires safe, accurate patient care, confidentiality, effective communication, and adherence to applicable clinical and laboratory standards.

Requirements

Completion of a clinical Medical Assistant training program resulting in a diploma or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or a registered apprentice program certificate; alternatively, completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program with an active LPN license.
Completion of a 160-hour externship or six months of direct patient-care experience in an outpatient setting.
Current BLS-Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Knowledge of medical office practice and examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room procedures.
Knowledge of and ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions needed to establish a safe work environment.
Ability to assist with a variety of treatments as directed and skill in taking vital signs.
Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality-control standards and react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures, and communicate clearly.
Ability to learn and become proficient in electronic health record documentation.
Ability to use equipment and technology safely for patient care after completing applicable training and competency requirements.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in school-age student services.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Accurately take and document vital signs and basic patient history; identify abnormal findings and communicate patient concerns or significant health-status changes to a provider or registered nurse.
Coordinate clerical information necessary for patient care, including referrals, appointments, faxing medical information, ordering and maintaining office and medical equipment, and maintaining patient records while ensuring confidentiality.
Help patients arrange tests and treatments prescribed by a physician; assist providers or registered nurses with routine treatment instructions, test results, and patient follow-up.
Set up for procedures using aseptic and sterile techniques; safely administer medications and immunizations by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and/or intradermal routes; obtain EKGs; order tests as directed; and schedule specialty and follow-up appointments as directed.
Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care procedures after competency verification; safely collect and process blood, urine, sputum, and stool specimens; document results in Epic; and maintain quality control and compliance with Joint Commission requirements.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist with examinations, cast or splint applications, minor procedures, and other medically related tasks within the MA's scope of knowledge.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies; maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment, including sterilization and restocking.
Maintain laboratory equipment, including centrifuges and GeneXpert instruments.
Support site regulatory maintenance, which may include Joint Commission readiness, laboratory licensing, and immunization compliance.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and other perks.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, plus free student-loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.