Medical Assistant - Temporary

Salud Family Health•Brighton, CO

About The Position

Salud Family Health is seeking a full-time temporary Medical Assistant to provide welcoming, respectful care to patients in a team-based healthcare setting. The Medical Assistant is often the first step in treatment before a patient sees a Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant. The role includes determining the nature of each patient’s visit, obtaining vital signs, documenting clearly and concisely in patient charts, and maintaining a clean and organized environment for patients and staff. Salud describes its medical practice as lively and emphasizes a positive, caring attitude that supports patients’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being. 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. The position pays $21 to $28.50 per hour. Salud provides integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services and serves individuals regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Requirements

Current 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. Certification must be obtained within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Medical Assistants without formal Medical Assistant training must have current Medical Assistant certification or registration.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to work with people from all walks of life and meet them where they are.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and provide respectful, caring support.
Determine the nature of patients’ visits and obtain vital signs before they see a Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.
Document patient information clearly and concisely in charts.
Maintain a clean and organized environment for patients and staff.
Support patients’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being while contributing to a positive clinic atmosphere.

Benefits

Medical PPO plan with low employee premiums, low deductibles and coinsurance, in-network $25 primary care and specialist copays, and free provider visits and services at Salud facilities.
Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies.
Dental PPO plan and 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: Salud 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 insurance.
Accident and critical illness insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.