Open Rank Medical Assistant - Multi-Specialty Medicine, Highlands Ranch
About The Position
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Community Practice is hiring a Medical Assistant (MA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for its Multi-Specialty Medicine clinic in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The MA/CMA provides patient care under the direction of a physician or other healthcare provider, facilitates clinic workflow, assists patients, and helps ensure safe, seamless care. The position is expected to work onsite and may require travel to alternate locations as assigned. Community Practice Medicine is part of the School of Medicine and operates clinics across the region, with specialties including Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, and Psychiatry. The University offers medical, dental, disability, life, and vision insurance; retirement contributions; paid time off; tuition benefits; and reduced-rate transit access. The role may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on level.
Requirements
- For Medical Assistant: completion of an accredited medical assistant program or one year of medical assistant work experience.
- For Certified Medical Assistant: 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.
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship or employment authorization sponsorship.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association, or healthcare provider-level CPR certification from the American Red Cross.
- Maintain all required licensure and certifications for the position.
- 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 various 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.
- Ability to 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 record telephone messages in patient medical records in accordance with 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with multiple plan options.
- Dental insurance with multiple plan options.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Employer contributes 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 the 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
