Medical Assistant

UCHealth; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 27,910 - 36,285; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement programs

Job summary

UCHealth in Highlands Ranch is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties in support of patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with direct patient care, basic clinical skills, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience or be graduates of an accredited medical assistant program, and must hold a valid BLS certification. This on-site role offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $20.26 to $26.34 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant or accredited program graduate.
• Must hold a valid BLS or CPR card within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under provider direction.
• Perform basic clinical skills and specimen collection.
• Monitor and communicate patient condition changes.
• Document patient care provided.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies.
• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling and data entry.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Clinical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Location

UCHealth UCHlth Highlands Ranch Pavilion 2, US:CO:Highlands Ranch

Job Details

• Work Schedule: Part Time, 48.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift: Days
• Pay: $20.26 – $26.34/hour (dependent on relevant experience)
• Onsite role; no hybrid or remote option

Career Ladder

UCHealth offers a structured path to grow skills, responsibilities, and pay. As you gain experience, you can move through levels of the career ladder.

Summary

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing patient care under the direction of a provider or nurse.
• Perform basic clinical skills and specimen collection.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient conditions.
• Document patient care provided.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain examination areas.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Apply critical thinking and judgment, work with minimal supervision, and act appropriately in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• Credentials: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Minimum experience: 3 years as a Medical Assistant OR graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Must hold a valid BLS or CPR card through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; card must be valid for at least 60 days from hire.

Benefits

Recognition

• Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus recognized for contributions to quality, patient experience, and organizational growth.
• Performance‑based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase for consistent high performance.
• Market reviews: Annual pay reviews to remain competitive.

Health and Well‑Being

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up options.

Retirement and Savings

• 403(b) plan with employer match.
• Possible 457(b) plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‑care; health savings account available with high‑deductible plan.

Education and Career Growth

• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs; up to 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for specific degrees.
• Up to $10,000/year pre‑paid for other programs or $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal opportunity and diversity can offer. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise because of race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations unless they impose undue hardship.