Medical Assistant

Porch Light Health•Alamosa, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Porch Light Health is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Medical Assistant to support its outpatient treatment programs for opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and other addictive disorders. The organization provides Medication-Assisted Treatment, methadone treatment, and behavioral health services in a supportive, patient-centered environment. This role combines clinical and administrative work in a fast-paced medical setting, supporting both patients and the medical team. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and is primarily in person in Alamosa, Colorado, with travel to other clinic locations as needed. The schedule includes clinic work Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., every other Monday in Salida using a company vehicle, and rotational mobile-unit work on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Training takes place in Pueblo for one week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or equivalent certification; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or another relevant certification is also acceptable.
Valid driver's license.
Reliable transportation for travel between clinic locations.
Strong professional communication skills with patients, insurance companies, providers, and coworkers.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a busy clinic setting.
Dependability, punctuality, and willingness to travel to multiple rural locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy skills or experience.
At least one year of experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
Previous experience in a medical or clinical setting, particularly addiction medicine.
Proficiency with Google Docs, Sheets, and other Google applications.
Ability to learn and adapt to multiple patient medical record and management platforms.

Responsibilities

Book and reschedule patient appointments.
Submit and track insurance prior authorizations.
Take and record patient vital signs, perform injections, and communicate with patients about their treatment.
Serve as the primary contact for insurance-related questions and issues.
Communicate respectfully and professionally with providers and other medical staff.
Support clinic administration, including managing clinic data, filing paperwork, maintaining patient records, and helping ensure smooth clinic operations.
Assist with opening and closing the clinic, facility cleaning, and paperwork management.
Guide patients through paperwork, contracts, and medical protocols related to addiction treatment.