Medical Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wardenburg Health Services at CU Boulder as a Medical Assistant! This role provides comprehensive healthcare and education, primarily serving the student population. You will assist providers and ensure efficient clinic operations, contributing to patient care and well-being in a supportive environment.

Benefits

22 vacation days

15 sick leave days

11 holidays per year

Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance access

Tuition Assistance Benefit

10% employer contribution to retirement plan

Free access to the regional public transit system

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in Medical Assisting preferred, ideally with 1 year.
• Eligible for Medical Assistant registration/certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to collect vital signs and medical history.
• Assist in direct patient care and procedures.
• Document and charge procedures in the EMR during care.

Skills

Social skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Digital literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program

BLS certificate

Job description

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Job Summary

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career as a Medical Assistant? Wardenburg Health Services at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Medical Assistant! This role provides comprehensive health care, education and customer service primarily to the student population. The role provides team-based support to providers and improves efficiency and productivity to the medical clinic. This position assists the provider (Physician/APN) to aid in clinic flow, productivity and continuity of care to patients.

Summary

Job Summary

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career as a Medical Assistant? Wardenburg Health Services at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Medical Assistant! This role provides comprehensive health care, education and customer service primarily to the student population. The role provides team-based support to providers and improves efficiency and productivity to the medical clinic. This position assists the provider (Physician/APN) to aid in clinic flow, productivity and continuity of care to patients.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Medical Services staff understand and are committed to the unique health concerns of our student population, making us an unparalleled source of advocacy for student wellness! The Medical Clinic provides a wide range of health care services for students including: primary care for illnesses and injuries, as well as chronic conditions, physicals, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, allergy shots, vaccinations, travel health care, and concussion care.

Provider Support/Patient Care/Customer Service

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Interview patients to identify primary complaints, collect appropriate vital signs, and record relevant medical history in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) during patient intake process. This includes gathering historical data on previous allergies, updating the patient's medication list, documenting significant medical history, family medical history, and identifying learning barriers. The role is responsible for charging and charting all procedures, treatments, and medications administered, implementing the provider's treatment plan for patients of all ages (primarily late adolescents and early adulthood population). Assist in direct patient care procedures, administer prescribed medications and immunizations, and support nurses and providers during procedures based on competencies in Medical Services. Be familiar with location of crash cart and available to assist RN and Provider staff in a code situation as delegated by an RN or provider. Additionally, be responsible for daily and as-needed stocking of exam rooms, including infection prevention and cleaning between patients.

Point of Care (POC): perform POC tests on patients regularly, ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations. Competency tests are conducted annually to maintain compliance. All POC tests are documented in the EMR for accurate charting and charging.

EMR Documentation

Responsible for documenting and charging in the EMR for all procedures, POC tests, medications administered, and treatments. Charting and charging are completed at the time of care. To meet AAAHC standards, random audits of Medical Assistant charts are performed twice a year.

What You Should Know

This in-person role will not be expected to work University recognized holidays or evenings and will not be on call at any time. The anticipated work schedule is Monday – Friday during regular business hours and will be 100% during the academic year (August 1st through May 31st) and 50% during the summer (June 1st through July 31st).

What We Can Offer

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.75 per hour. Non-certified applicants would begin at $20.00/hour, and certified applicants pay will begin at $20.50/hour and go up from there, depending on years of experience.

CU Boulder Also Offers The Below Benefits

• Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, and 11 holidays per year.
• Access to medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Tuition Assistance Benefit.
• A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
• A pass allowing free access to the regional public transit system, which is an outstanding network of buses and light rail systems that provide service within Boulder and connect to Denver, the Denver airport, and surrounding communities.
• Opportunity for career growth.
  
  

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution by date of hire and eligibility to acquire a Medical Assistant registration/certification within six months of hire.
• BLS certificate (upon hire or can be acquired within three months of hire).
  
  

What You Will Need

• Social skills.
• Attention to detail and organization skills.
• Motivated, adaptable, and accountable.
• Digital literacy skills.
  
  

What We Would Like You To Have

• 1 year of Medical Assisting experience and active Medical Assistant Certification.
• Active Medical Assistant registration or certification such as:
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and proof of current membership from National Health career Association (NHA).
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).
  

Special Instructions

To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials

• A current resume.
• A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
  
  

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by July 1, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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