Medical Assistant

MedNOW Clinics; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

PTO and sick leave

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

MedNOW Clinics is seeking a dependable Medical Assistant to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

You will work closely with providers, Front Desk staff, and clinic leadership to prepare patients for visits, document accurately in the EHR, and perform approved clinical tasks after documented training and competency verification.

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR certification (or ability to obtain before start).
• Basic knowledge of patient rooming, vital signs, infection prevention, and clinical documentation.
• Ability to recognize concerning findings and notify a licensed clinician promptly.
• Understand MA scope limitations and when to ask for help.

Responsibilities

• Greet and inform patients, ensuring they feel supported and safe.
• Room patients, collect chief concerns, vital signs, meds, allergies, and screenings.
• Document patient information accurately in the EHR.
• Follow safety, hygiene, and infection control procedures.
• Coordinate labs, referrals, and follow-up needs with the care team.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

HIPAA knowledge

Strong organization

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

Athenahealth EHR

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.
• Participate in required training, competency validation, and performance reviews.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain it before the first day of work.
• Basic knowledge of patient rooming, vital signs, infection prevention, and clinical documentation.
• Ability to recognize concerning findings and promptly notify a licensed clinician.
• Understanding of Medical Assistant scope limitations and when to stop and ask for help.
• Strong organization, accuracy, communication, and follow-through.
• Ability to protect confidential information and follow HIPAA requirements.
• Comfort working in a busy outpatient clinic.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work onsite for the posted schedule.
• Willingness to complete MedNOW training and competency verification before independently performing assigned clinical tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent Medical Assistant credential.
• Completion of a recognized Medical Assistant training program.
• At least one year of outpatient Medical Assistant experience.
• Experience with Athenahealth or another electronic health record system.
• Experience with phlebotomy, injections, point-of-care testing, EKGs, referrals, and clinical work queues.
• Experience in primary care or an outpatient specialty setting.

Certain clinic assignments or specialty services may require additional credentials, training, or competency verification.

Why Join MedNOW Clinics?

• Build meaningful relationships with patients and their families.
• Work closely with an experienced, collaborative care team.
• Receive structured onboarding, training, and competency support.
• Develop experience across primary and specialty care.
• Access opportunities for continued learning and professional growth.

Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off and sick leave; a 401(k) match; voluntary insurance options; employee discounts; and training and professional-growth opportunities. Eligibility is based on employment status and applicable plan requirements.ics.