Medical Assistant - Temporary

Salud Family Health•Longmont, CO

About The Position

Salud is seeking a temporary Medical Assistant to provide welcoming, respectful care to patients in a team-based healthcare setting. The Medical Assistant is often the first step in a patient’s treatment before they see a Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant. The role includes determining the nature of each patient’s visit, obtaining vital signs, documenting clearly and concisely in patient charts, and maintaining a clean, organized environment for patients and staff. Salud’s clinical environment is described as lively, positive, and focused on patients’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The temporary assignment runs from the date of hire through November 2, 2026. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with pay of $21 to $28.50 per hour.

Requirements

Ability to work with people from all walks of life and meet them where they are in their time of need.
Medical Assistant certification is required; a CNA certification is not equivalent and will not be accepted.
Medical Assistants who are not certified or registered upon hire must complete certification or registration testing within three months of hire. If they do not pass, they may retake the test within an additional three months. Certification must be achieved within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Medical Assistants without formal Medical Assistant training must have current Medical Assistant certification or registration.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program at least six months in length.
Previous healthcare experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and provide respectful, caring service.
Determine the nature of the patient’s visit before the patient sees a Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.
Obtain patient vital signs.
Document patient information clearly and concisely in charts to support communication.
Maintain a clean and organized environment for patients and staff.

Benefits

Medical PPO plan with low employee premiums, low deductibles and coinsurance, $25 in-network primary care and specialist copays, and free provider visits and services at Salud facilities.
Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies.
Dental PPO plan, including employee discounts at Salud dental facilities.
Vision coverage.
Generous vacation accrual.
10 paid holidays per year, including two floating holidays and a paid birthday.
Up to eight paid accrued sick days per year.
Defined contribution pension plan; Salud contributes 5% of compensation each month, subject to eligibility of at least 1,000 hours worked within a 12-month period.
403(b) retirement savings plan with pre-tax or Roth contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
Supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Accident and critical illness insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.