Medical Assistant (MA) - Webb Family Clinic

Denver Health•Denver, CO

10d•$21 - $26

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Medical Assistant for Webb Adult Clinic. Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant assists providers with back-office duties and provides nursing support, including assisting with invasive procedures, administering medications, scheduling appointments and registrations, and supporting the RN with clinical clerical functions. The role helps ensure smooth patient and work flow within the clinic. The Medical Assistant takes vital signs and basic patient history, identifies abnormal findings, communicates patient concerns or changes in condition, prepares patients and rooms for examinations and procedures, assists with examinations and treatments, and documents accurately in patient records. The position also coordinates referrals, appointments, tests, treatments, test results, follow-up, and other clinical information while maintaining confidentiality. It supports safe care through infection-control practices, equipment preparation and sterilization, and may perform phlebotomy and laboratory procedures after competency is verified. This position is a regular day-shift role. The listed salary range is $21.00–$26.26 per hour.

Requirements

Complete a clinical Medical Assistant training program resulting in a diploma or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or hold a registered apprentice program certificate; alternatively, complete an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program and hold an active LPN license.
Complete a 160-hour externship or have six months of direct patient-care experience in an outpatient setting.
Hold 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 establishing a safe work environment.
Skill in assisting with treatments as directed, taking vital signs, maintaining records, and recording test results.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians, and the public.
Ability to maintain quality-control standards, react calmly and effectively in emergencies, interpret and apply guidelines and procedures, and communicate clearly.
Ability to learn and become proficient in electronic health record documentation.
Ability to use equipment and technology safely to provide patient care after completing applicable training and competency requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Take vital signs and basic historical patient data; identify abnormal findings and communicate patient concerns or significant health-status changes to a provider or RN.
Set up for provider procedures using aseptic and sterile techniques; administer medications and immunizations by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal routes; obtain EKGs and order tests as directed; schedule specialty and follow-up appointments.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist with examinations, cast or splint applications, minor procedures, and other medically related tasks within scope of knowledge.
Coordinate clerical information needed for patient care, including referrals, appointments, faxing pertinent medical information, maintaining records confidentially, arranging prescribed tests and treatments, providing routine treatment instructions with a provider or RN, and supporting test-result communication and patient follow-up.
Escort patients from reception to exam rooms and communicate extended waits or appointment delays.
Document accurately and appropriately in patient medical records.
Report changes in patient condition to the appropriate healthcare provider in a timely manner.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment, including sterilizing and restocking rooms.
Maintain a safe environment and follow agency safety and infection-control policies and procedures; help identify safety and infection-control issues.
Participate in routine performance appraisals, provide and accept constructive feedback, participate in required competency reviews and peer review, and work toward jointly established goals.
Perform phlebotomy and laboratory procedures when applicable competencies have been verified; maintain safe collection and processing of laboratory specimens.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six 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 at the Denver Health main campus and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts and perks on brands, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center, supporting internal 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.