Certified Medical Assistant

Commonspirit; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team in Colorado Springs. This role is pivotal in delivering comprehensive care, supporting patients' physical and emotional needs. You'll engage in various clinical tasks, ensuring high standards of patient care while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team. With a commitment to professional growth, the organization offers a structured career path and apprenticeship opportunities. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a supportive environment that values your contributions and promotes community well-being.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Daycare FSA

Qualifications

• Certification from AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication with healthcare teams and patients.
• Perform clinical tasks as directed by healthcare providers.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Welcome To CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Overview

Certified Medical Assistants are essential to delivering whole person care to our patients. We offer a Medical Assistant Clinical Ladder to support growth and development within our connected system! Our Medical Assistants are highly-valued team members with an important voice in this organization. Our MAs, in partnership with clinic staff and operations, created a structured approach to a more effective, efficient work day with appropriate workloads and a clearer path for professional development. In addition, we've also established one of the first-ever MA Apprenticeship programs with an accredited local college to educate and prepare future MAs for success.

This position assumes a supportive role and has responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. You will promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the delegation of medical services as defined by State Medical Practice Act.

You may perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by an authorized health care provider in accordance with our Physician Group Scope of Practice. You may also assist with front office duties and scheduling of tests and/or patient appointments. MAs are responsible for accurate chart documentation and medical record maintenance. You will also attend / conduct in-service presentations and seminars to facilitate personal and professional growth and demonstrates personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.

This position requires certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following recognized certifying bodies:

• American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA)
• American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  
  

Qualifications

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified Certified Medical Assistants candidates will need the following:

• High School diploma required
• Medical Assistant certification or registration from approved organization, required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required
  
  

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Your Connected Community

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation.

It’s an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado’s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you’ve always wanted.

Our Total Reward Offerings

Be sure to consider our generous benefits as part of your overall compensation! Designed with your well-being in mind, our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with generous match
• Daycare FSA that can include a company contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness and more!
  
  

View more on our benefits HERE.

Pay Range: $18.00-$28.20 /hour

Shift: Days

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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