Open Rank Medical Assistant - Centerfield, Family Medicine

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

2d•$44,116 - $55,846•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care under the direction of a physician or another healthcare provider. The role facilitates clinic workflow, assists patients, and helps ensure safe, seamless care. The position is onsite at the Centerfield, Colorado clinic and may require travel to alternate locations as assigned. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Community Practice is recruiting trained medical professionals to support its clinics. The department includes a range of specialty areas and locations. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or healthcare-provider-level CPR certification from the American Red Cross, and maintain required licensure and certifications. The position offers a starting salary range of $44,116–$51,527 for Medical Assistants or $47,813–$55,846 for Certified Medical Assistants. The position may be eligible for overtime depending on level. The University offers medical and dental plan options, disability, life and vision insurance, employer retirement contributions, paid time off, vacation, sick and holiday leave, tuition benefits, and reduced-rate public transit access.

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.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association, or American Red Cross healthcare-provider-level CPR certification.
Maintain all required licensure and certifications for the position.
Must be able to work in person and travel to alternate locations as assigned.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
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 safely administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
Ability to accurately take and record vital signs and reconcile patient medications.
Ability to maintain quality control standards, 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 seeking care.
Process and record telephone messages accurately in patient medical records and according to policy.
Assist in preparing prescription refills for providers according to policy.
Maintain patient confidentiality in written and verbal communications.
Communicate effectively and attentively during every patient encounter.
Verify that patients understand the purpose of their visit.
Document all care provided and procedures performed accurately in the patient’s medical record.