Medical Assistant - Park Hill, CO

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers under their supervision and delegation, delivering culturally competent, destigmatizing, patient-centered care in compliance with applicable regulations and Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains (PPRM) standards. The role supports abortion care through clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up for people navigating abortion services. It is represented by SEIU, Local 105, and governed by a collective bargaining agreement.

Clinical duties include collecting vital signs, patient information, specimens, and test results; performing basic point-of-care testing; and, after training and competency validation, performing venipuncture, injections, and basic dating ultrasounds. The Medical Assistant dispenses medications and supplies, sanitizes rooms and equipment, assists with clinical procedures, chaperones exams as needed, and escorts patients through the health center and upon discharge.

The role also supports health center operations, including patient follow-up, inventory and supply ordering, routine upkeep and cleaning, research-related activities, and side tasks such as Birth Control by Mail, records releases, and special fund tracking. The schedule is part-time, follows a rotating two-week pattern, and offers 35-hour or 27-hour schedules depending on availability. Shifts are generally scheduled between 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with days off that vary by week. Employees must work their assigned rotation and remain flexible for operational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation.
• Obtain Medical Assistant certification within 15 months of hire if not already certified.
• Complete PPRM Ultrasound training within nine months of hire, except in New Mexico.
• Obtain and maintain BLS certification within six weeks of hire.
• Ability to work the assigned rotating schedule and maintain flexibility based on operational needs.
• Patient-facing employees must have a COVID-19 vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1; proof must be uploaded upon hire.
• Employees working directly with patients, the community, or in a health center must have a flu shot or wear a mask during patient or community contact or while in the health center from November 1 through April 30; proof must be uploaded upon hire.
• Background check required.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification (CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or RMA).
• Spanish fluency, subject to passing a test.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs and collect patient information, including allergies and medication lists.
• Collect blood and urine specimens for appropriate tests.
• Perform basic point-of-care laboratory tests, including pregnancy tests and delegated CLIA-waived tests and controls.
• Document collected information and test results accurately in the medical record.
• Perform venipuncture and injections after training and competency validation.
• Perform basic dating ultrasounds after training and competency validation.
• Dispense medications and supplies.
• Sanitize exam rooms and medical equipment, including using autoclave and ultrasound-cleaning equipment.
• Assist providers with clinical procedures such as abortion, IUD placement, and cervical cancer screening.
• Chaperone patient exams or procedures as needed.
• Escort patients throughout the health center and upon discharge.
• Act as a mandatory reporter under state and regulatory requirements.
• Support patient follow-up, including contacting patients by telephone or electronic communications.
• Help monitor and order supplies and maintain accurate inventory of medications and materials.
• Assist with routine health center upkeep and cleaning, including stocking exam rooms.
• Contribute to research activities, such as introducing study opportunities to patients.
• Complete side tasks, including Birth Control by Mail, records release, and special fund tracking.
• Work the assigned rotating schedule and maintain flexibility based on operational needs.

Benefits

• $750 sign-on bonus: $375 in the first paycheck and $375 after 12 months of continuous employment.
• Additional $2.25 per hour for Spanish fluency upon passing a test.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED