Medical Assistant

UCHealth•Fort Collins, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistant positions are available in primary care and specialty care clinics in Fort Collins, including Cardiology, Orthopedics, Urology, Neurology, and other specialties. The role offers potential development through UCHealth’s structured clinical career ladder, which allows employees to grow their skills, responsibilities, and pay as they gain experience and expertise. This is an onsite position with no hybrid or remote option. The schedule is full-time days, 1.0 FTE, or 80 hours per two-week pay period. Under the direction and supervision of a provider or nurse, the Medical Assistant performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of an assigned area or office. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. UCHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based compensation, health and well-being resources, paid time off and leave options, insurance coverage, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth programs. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For the Medical Assistant role: at least 3 years of Medical Assistant experience or graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association, or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer; card must be in hand before the start date and remain valid through 60 days of hire.
For the Medical Assistant I role: CMA/RMA certification.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care under the direction and supervision of a provider or nurse.
Perform basic clinical skills and collect specimens.
Monitor and communicate changes in patient conditions.
Document patient care provided.
Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
Maintain examination areas.
Perform assigned administrative or clerical duties, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, accumulated annually and paid during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance, experience, skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews and pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Initial PTO load for new employees with their first paycheck.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
Other qualifying education programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.