Medical Assistant (MA) School Based Part-Time
About The Position
The School-Based Medical Assistant assists with coordinating and managing primary health services and operations under general supervision. The role supports community partnerships, including Denver Public Schools, and performs clerical duties such as outreach, registration, record maintenance, patient-flow coordination, and non-patient-care communications. The Medical Assistant also supports Primary Care Practitioners with medication and immunization maintenance and administration, patient rooming, specimen collection and processing, and site regulatory readiness. The role includes performing and recording waived and moderately complex tests, quality-control activities, and equipment maintenance. The position is part-time and operates for ten months of the year at 0.5 FTE. It requires a clinical Medical Assistant training credential or an active LPN license, along with a qualifying externship or outpatient patient-care experience. School-age student services experience and bilingual skills are preferred.
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 with an active LPN license.
- Completion of a 160-hour externship or at least 6 months of direct patient-care experience in an outpatient setting.
- Current BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Knowledge of medical office practice and examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room procedures.
- Knowledge of and ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for maintaining a safe work environment.
- Skill 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, react calmly and effectively in emergencies, and interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly, learn and become proficient in electronic health record documentation, and 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
- Accurately obtain vital signs and basic patient-history information, identify abnormal findings, and communicate concerns or significant changes in health status to a provider or RN.
- Coordinate clerical information needed for patient care, including referrals, appointments, faxing medical information, ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment, maintaining records, protecting confidentiality, arranging prescribed tests and treatments, providing routine treatment instructions with a provider or RN, and supporting test-result communication and patient follow-up.
- Assist providers with procedure setup using aseptic and sterile techniques; safely administer oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and/or intradermal medications and immunizations; obtain EKGs; order tests as directed; 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 results in Epic; maintain quality control; and follow 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 exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies, and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment, including sterilizing and restocking rooms.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, including centrifuge and GeneXpert.
Benefits
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and 7 holidays.
- 100% paid parental leave for up to 6 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 and the RESTORE Center.
- Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
- Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and other perks.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
