Open Rank Medical Assistant - Centerfield, Family Medicine

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Community Practice is hiring an open-rank Medical Assistant (MA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) for Family Medicine in Centerfield, Colorado. The MA/CMA provides patient care under the direction of a physician or other healthcare provider, facilitates clinic workflow, assists patients, and supports safe, seamless delivery of care. This is an onsite, in-person role, with travel to alternate locations as assigned. The position requires completion of an accredited medical assistant program or qualifying medical assistant work experience, depending on level. A CMA must also hold a current CMA certification. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) or healthcare provider-level CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. The role requires maintaining all required licensure and certifications. The University offers medical, dental, disability, life, and vision insurance; retirement contributions; paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave; tuition benefits; and a reduced-rate RTD Eco Pass. The position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on level. Applications are reviewed immediately until the position is filled; the best-consideration application date is November 21, 2026. The listed salary ranges are $44,116–$51,527 for Medical Assistants and $47,813–$55,846 for Certified Medical Assistants.

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.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association, or healthcare provider-level CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross.
Maintain all licensure and certifications required for the position.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship; sponsorship or employment authorization cannot be provided.
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 equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
Ability to accurately take and record vital signs and reconcile patient medications.
Ability to 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 the visit.
Process and record telephone messages in patient medical records according to policy.
Assist providers with prescription refills according to policy.
Maintain patient confidentiality in written and verbal communications.
Communicate effectively and attentively with patients during every encounter.
Verify that patients understand the purpose of their visit.
Accurately document all care provided and procedures performed in the patient medical record.
Facilitate clinic workflow and support safe, seamless delivery of patient care.
Safely administer treatments and medications as directed.
Reconcile patient medications and maintain quality control standards.
Identify problems and recommend solutions.
Travel to alternate locations as assigned.