Open Rank Medical Assistant - Multi-Specialty Medicine, Highlands Ranch

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Community Practice is hiring a Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant for its Multi-Specialty Medicine clinic in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The Medical Assistant 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 position, with travel to alternate locations as assigned. The role may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on level. The department's clinics span from Longmont to Castle Rock and cover specialty areas including Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, and Psychiatry. The University offers a benefits package that includes medical and dental plan options, disability, life and vision insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, vacation, sick and holiday leave, tuition benefits, and reduced-rate transit service. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV or resume, and three to five professional references. Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled; the best-consideration date is November 3, 2026. The anticipated starting salary is $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.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship; the employer cannot provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization now or in the future.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, or healthcare-provider-level CPR certification from the American Red Cross.
Maintain all required licensure and certifications for the position.
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.
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 obtain and record vital signs, patient history, and reasons for seeking care.
Process and record telephone messages in patient medical records according to policy.
Assist providers in preparing prescription refills 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.
Accurately document care provided and procedures performed in the patient medical record.
Facilitate clinic workflow and assist patients to support safe, seamless care.
Safely administer treatments and medications as directed.
Accurately reconcile patient medications and maintain quality control standards.
Identify problems and recommend solutions.
Travel to alternate locations as assigned.