Open Rank Medical Assistant - Urology, Highlands Ranch

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

2d • Onsite

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 helps ensure safe, seamless delivery of care. This position is onsite at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Community Practice in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, supporting the Urology clinic. The position is open at the Medical Assistant and Certified Medical Assistant levels.

The University of Colorado offers medical and dental plan options, disability, life, and vision insurance, an employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement plan, paid time off, vacation, sick and holiday leave, a tuition benefit, and a reduced-rate RTD transit pass. The position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on level.

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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; work visa sponsorship or employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification 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.
• 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, value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care, and medication and injection procedures.
• Ability to safely administer treatments and medications as directed; use equipment for examination and treatment procedures; accurately take and record vital signs; reconcile patient medications; 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 record 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.
• Document all care provided and procedures performed in the patient medical record.

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 a 401(a) retirement 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 across CU campuses.
• Reduced-rate RTD bus and light rail service through ECO Pass.
• Additional perks and programs through CU Advantage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed