Medical Assistant (MA) - Psych School Base

Denver Health•Denver, CO

2d•$21 - $26

About The Position

The School-Based Medical Assistant works under general supervision to coordinate and support primary health services and operations in school-based medical services, including maintaining community partnerships such as Denver Public Schools. The role combines clerical and clinical support: outreach, registration, records management, patient flow, non-patient-care communications, patient rooming, and assistance to Primary Care Practitioners with medications, immunizations, and other medical-assisting activities. The MA also supports site regulatory readiness, collects and processes laboratory specimens, performs and records moderately complex and waived testing, maintains quality control, and helps maintain laboratory instrumentation. The position includes taking vital signs and basic patient histories, identifying abnormal findings, and communicating concerns or changes in health status to a provider or RN. It supports referrals, appointments, medical records, test-result follow-up, and arrangements for prescribed tests and treatments. Clinical duties include assisting with procedures using aseptic and sterile techniques, administering medications and immunizations, obtaining EKGs, performing phlebotomy and point-of-care procedures after competency verification, preparing patients and rooms, and maintaining clinical supplies and laboratory equipment. The role must follow patient confidentiality, safety, quality-control, and Joint Commission requirements. This is a regular position with a listed salary of $21.00–$26.26 per hour. Denver Health describes itself as a mission-driven, integrated healthcare system and an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer.

Requirements

Completion of a clinical Medical Assistant training program resulting in a diploma or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or a registered apprentice program certificate; alternatively, completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program and an active LPN license.
Completion of a 160-hour externship or at least six months of direct patient-care experience in an outpatient setting.
Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Knowledge of medical office practice and examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care and knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions.
Skills in assisting with treatments, taking vital signs, maintaining records, recording test results, and establishing effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality-control standards, respond calmly and effectively in emergencies, interpret and apply guidelines and procedures, and communicate clearly.
Ability to learn and become proficient in electronic health record documentation.
Ability to use equipment and technology safely for patient care after applicable training and competency verification.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in school-age student services.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Take vital signs and basic patient histories accurately and efficiently; identify abnormal findings and communicate patient concerns or significant health-status changes to a provider or RN.
Coordinate clerical information needed for patient care, including referrals, appointments, faxing medical information, ordering and maintaining office and medical equipment, and maintaining patient records while ensuring confidentiality.
Assist patients with arranging prescribed tests and treatments; help providers or registered nurses deliver routine treatment instructions; manage test results and patient follow-up.
Set up for procedures using aseptic and sterile techniques; safely administer medications and immunizations by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal routes.
Obtain EKGs, order tests as directed by a provider, and schedule specialty and follow-up appointments as directed.
Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care procedures after competency verification; safely collect and process blood, urine, sputum, and stool specimens.
Record test results accurately in patients’ Epic medical records, maintain quality control, and adhere to Joint Commission requirements.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist with examinations, cast or splint applications, minor procedures, and other medically related tasks within the role’s scope of knowledge.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies; maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment, including sterilization and restocking.
Maintain laboratory equipment, including centrifuge and GeneXpert, and perform and document moderately complex and waived testing and quality control.
Support school-based primary health service operations and maintain community partnerships, including with Denver Public Schools.
Maintain site regulatory readiness, which may include Joint Commission readiness, laboratory licensing, and immunization compliance.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center at the Denver Health main campus and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts and perks on brands, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center, supporting career growth and advancement pathways.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student-loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligible employer.