Certified Medical Assistant

DDRC; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with employer match

Vacation & sick time

Paid holidays

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

DDRC in Lakewood, CO seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support the Nursing and Behavioral Health Team. You will handle administrative and clinical tasks, coordinate documentation, appointments, and medication-related processes to support health and safety for people in DDRC waiver programs.

This full-time hybrid role offers competitive benefits including health insurance, life insurance, FSA, 401(k) with employer match, vacation/sick time, paid holidays, and PSLF eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Diploma or certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Minimum of one year of experience working as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Experience with electronic health records and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintains regular attendance, punctuality, flexibility in work hours, required training, certifications, and organizational standards to support consistent Nursing Department operations.
• Maintains accurate electronic health records, required documentation, record retention processes, and file management in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA/confidentiality standards.
• Supports medication-related processes, including medication ordering, cycle-fill coordination, inventories, controlled medication procedures, and tracking and disposal of expired or discontinued medications in accordance with established procedures. (Nursing)
• Completes approved clinical support functions, including vital signs, venipuncture, laboratory requisition tracking, medical reviews, physician order follow-up.
• Facilitates timely communication among residential programs, day programs, nursing staff, physicians, pharmacies, employees, guardians, and other stakeholders regarding appointments, medication needs, clinical updates, and healthcare services.
• Coordinates medical appointment scheduling, tracking, documentation, and follow-up to support continuity of care and compliance with organizational requirements.
• Assists with input for lab requisitions as ordered by physician as well as helps retrieve results.
• Coordinates schedule for meetings related behavioral health services/nursing services

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

EHR experience

Office / computer skills

Clinical documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma or certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to help support our Nursing and BHT departments. In this role, you will provide administrative and clinical support to the Nursing Department and Behavioral Health Team to help ensure the health, safety, and physical welfare of people supported in DDRC waiver programs.This position coordinates medical documentation, appointments, appointment follow-up, medication-related processes, and health tracking activities for both departments.

Compensation: $23.00-$25.30/hour.

• Medical Insurance: Individual coverage for only $30/month, $750 deductible, 100% coverage after deductible
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Vacation & sick time begin accruing immediately
• Paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Location: 11177 West 8th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80215

Essential Functions:

• Maintains regular attendance, punctuality, flexibility in work hours, required training, certifications, and organizational standards to support consistent Nursing Department operations.
• Maintains accurate electronic health records, required documentation, record retention processes, and file management in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA/confidentiality standards.
• Supports medication-related processes, including medication ordering, cycle-fill coordination, inventories, controlled medication procedures, and tracking and disposal of expired or discontinued medications in accordance with established procedures. (Nursing)
• Completes approved clinical support functions, including vital signs, venipuncture, laboratory requisition tracking, medical reviews, physician order follow-up.
• Facilitates timely communication among residential programs, day programs, nursing staff, physicians, pharmacies, employees, guardians, and other stakeholders regarding appointments, medication needs, clinical updates, and healthcare services.
• Coordinates medical appointment scheduling, tracking, documentation, and follow-up to support continuity of care and compliance with organizational requirements.
• Assists with input for lab requisitions as ordered by physician as well as helps retrieve results.
• Coordinates schedule for meetings related behavioral health services/nursing services

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Diploma or certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Minimum of one year of experience working as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Experience with electronic health records and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred:

• Two to three years of experience working as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Minimum of one year of staff supervision experience.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is primarily performed in an office-based environment, with hybrid work as assigned and required in-office days
• Uses standard office equipment, computers, electronic health record systems, phones, and clinical support supplies.
• May be required to sit or stand for prolonged periods, move within office or program settings, and communicate in person, by phone, and electronically.
• May occasionally lift, carry, or move supplies and materials consistent with department needs and approved safety practices.

DDRC is an equal opportunity employer. DDRC employees and job applicants are protected from discrimination on basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. DDRC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised, with or without notice, based on funding, program needs, or organizational requirements. Additionally, job descriptions are subject to annual review and revision, as needed, to maintain accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with operational requirements. Changes will not be discriminatory, retaliatory, or violate laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).