Medical Assistant

Salud Family Health•Aurora, CO

2h•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. As a Medical Assistant, you will provide welcoming care to patients, serving as the first step in treatment prior to seeing the Doctor, NP, or PA. You will determine the nature of the patient’s visit, obtain vitals, and provide thorough and concise chart documentation. Additionally, you will maintain a clean and organized environment for both patients and staff. The medical practice is described as lively, with a focus on treating patients with respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being, fostering a fun and vibrant atmosphere.

Requirements

The ability to work with people from all walks of life and to meet them in their place of need
Current Medical Assistant Certificate
If not certified/registered upon hire, required to complete the Medical Assistant certification/registration testing within 3 months of hire
If an employee does not pass, they will be given an additional 3 months to retake the test
All Medical Assistants must be certified within 6 months of hire and certification must be maintained throughout employment
Medical Assistants without any formal Medical Assistant training are required to have a current Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant
High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program, a minimum of 6 months in length, is preferred
Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Provide welcoming care to our patients
Welcome patients as the first step in treatment prior to seeing the Doctor, NP, or PA
Determine the nature of the patient’s visit
Obtain vitals
Provide thorough and concise chart documentation for clear necessary communication
Maintain a clean and organized environment for both patients and staff

Benefits

Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits
$25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
Low deductibles and co-insurance
Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
Dental PPO plan
Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
Vision
Generous vacation accrual
10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.
403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life and AD&D
Supplemental Life and AD&D
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program