Medical Assistant - Temporary

Salud Family Health•Brighton, CO

10d•$21 - $29

About The Position

Salud Family Health is hiring a full-time temporary Medical Assistant to provide welcoming, respectful care to patients in a lively, team-based medical practice. The Medical Assistant is often the first step in a patient’s treatment before they see a Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant. The role involves determining the nature of the patient’s visit, taking vital signs, documenting information clearly and concisely in the chart, and keeping the environment clean and organized. The position supports Salud’s mission to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities it serves and to improve access to care for all individuals, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. The temporary assignment runs from the date of hire through May 1, 2027. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $21.00–$28.50 per hour. A Medical Assistant certification is required and must be maintained throughout employment. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Ability to work with people from all walks of life and meet them where they are in their time of need.
Medical Assistant certification is required; CNA certification is not accepted as equivalent.
Medical Assistants who are not certified or registered upon hire must complete certification or registration testing within three months of hire. If they do not pass, they may retake the test within an additional three months; all Medical Assistants must be certified within six months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
Medical Assistants without formal Medical Assistant training must have current Medical Assistant certification or registration.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program at least six months in length.
Previous healthcare experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Welcome and care for patients with respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Determine the nature of each patient’s visit before the patient sees a Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.
Obtain patients’ vital signs.
Document information thoroughly and concisely in patient charts to support clear communication.
Maintain a clean and organized environment for patients and staff.

Benefits

Medical PPO plan with low employee premiums, in-network $25 primary care and specialist copays, low deductibles and coinsurance, free provider visits and services at Salud facilities, and preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies.
Dental PPO plan, including employee discounts at Salud dental facilities.
Vision coverage.
Generous vacation accrual.
10 paid holidays per year, including two floating holidays and a paid birthday.
Up to eight paid accrued sick days per year.
Defined contribution pension plan: employer contributes 5% of compensation each month, with no employee matching contribution required; eligibility requires at least 1,000 hours worked within a 12-month period.
403(b) retirement savings plan with pre-tax or Roth contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
Supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Accident and critical illness insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.