Medical Assistant

MedNOW Clinics; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MedNOW Clinics is seeking a dependable Medical Assistant to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. You will collaborate with providers and clinic staff to prepare patients for visits, perform approved clinical tasks, document accurately, and ensure follow-up needs are met.

Responsibilities include welcoming patients, rooming, taking vital signs, documenting in the EHR, and assisting with specimen collection, injections, and other routine MA duties after training.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and help them feel informed, supported, and safe.
• Use two patient identifiers and protect patient privacy throughout the visit.
• Room patients and obtain an accurate chief concern, vital signs, medication list, allergies, and required screenings.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for provider visits and procedures.
• Document patient information and completed tasks accurately in the electronic health record.
• Promptly report concerning vital signs, symptoms, or changes in condition to the appropriate licensed clinician.
• Perform approved clinical tasks such as specimen collection, point-of-care testing, EKGs, injections, or other procedures after documented training and competency verification.
• Administer medications or injections only when there is an appropriate order, documented delegation, and verified competency.
• Label and handle specimens using required patient identifiers and safety procedures.
• Follow hand hygiene, PPE, sharps-safety, sterilization, disinfection, and infection-prevention requirements.
• Route patient calls and messages according to protocol without providing medical advice outside the MA role.
• Help coordinate laboratory work, referrals, orders, follow-up appointments, preventive-care needs, and patient outreach.
• Support patient access and clinic flow while maintaining safety and accuracy.
• Maintain clean, prepared, and properly stocked exam rooms.
• Monitor supplies, medications, and equipment for availability and expiration dates.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, providers, Front Desk staff, and other departments.
• Stop and ask for guidance when a task is unfamiliar, outside the MA role, or has not been approved or verified.

Job description

MedNOW Clinics is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and organized Medical Assistant to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.

You will work closely with providers, Front Desk staff, and clinic leadership to prepare patients for their visits, complete approved clinical tasks, maintain accurate documentation, and make sure important follow-up needs are not missed.

What You Will Do

• Welcome patients and help them feel informed, supported, and safe.
• Use two patient identifiers and protect patient privacy throughout the visit.
• Room patients and obtain an accurate chief concern, vital signs, medication list, allergies, and required screenings.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for provider visits and procedures.
• Document patient information and completed tasks accurately in the electronic health record.
• Promptly report concerning vital signs, symptoms, or changes in condition to the appropriate licensed clinician.
• Perform approved clinical tasks such as specimen collection, point-of-care testing, EKGs, injections, or other procedures after documented training and competency verification.
• Administer medications or injections only when there is an appropriate order, documented delegation, and verified competency.
• Label and handle specimens using required patient identifiers and safety procedures.
• Follow hand hygiene, PPE, sharps-safety, sterilization, disinfection, and infection-prevention requirements.
• Route patient calls and messages according to protocol without providing medical advice outside the MA role.
• Help coordinate laboratory work, referrals, orders, follow-up appointments, preventive-care needs, and patient outreach.
• Support patient access and clinic flow while maintaining safety and accuracy.
• Maintain clean, prepared, and properly stocked exam rooms.
• Monitor supplies, medications, and equipment for availability and expiration dates.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, providers, Front Desk staff, and other departments.
• Stop and ask for guidance when a task is unfamiliar, outside the MA role, or has not been approved or verified.