Medical Assistant Flex - Pueblo, Colorado

Childrenscolorado; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Colorado in Pueblo, Colorado is hiring a Medical Assistant (Flex). The role provides clinical and administrative support and may require holidays and weekend coverage. The MA will train new staff, assist with exams, and manage patient flow, while maintaining patient confidentiality and adherence to standards.

Pay is hourly, with pay dependent on relevant experience. This position is not eligible for benefits, and hours vary by department needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• BLS certification required.
• BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.
• One year of health care experience may substitute for MA graduation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains professional boundaries and collaborates within the care team.
• Manages general office tasks such as phone and fax communication.
• Preceptor for onboarding new staff, including training and progress monitoring.
• Maintains a safe, clean, compliant work environment by following protocols.
• Protects patient confidentiality and upholds professional standards.
• Prepares patients for visits by escorting to exam rooms and setting up instruments.
• Interviews patients, reviews medical history, takes vital signs, confirms visit purpose.
• Assists providers with exams and procedures; prepares specimens and administers medications.
• Coordinates clinic flow by balancing workloads and communicating with providers.
• Performs phlebotomy and follows up on lab tests and documentation.
• Records patient data and assists with MyChart enrollment.
• Provides standardized patient education as directed by the provider.
• Initiates referrals and insurance pre-authorizations independently.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Basic Life Support

BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association (with at least 6 months left before expiration)

Job description

Medical Assistant Flex - Pueblo, Colorado

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides clinical support to patients and assists care providers with clinical and administrative support.

Additional Information

• Location/Dept: PUEBLO, COLORADO
• Job Details: Flex - not eligible for benefits
• Shift: Hours vary based on needs of dept. May require holidays and weekend coverage

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains professional boundaries and collaborates effectively within the multidisciplinary care team.
• Manages general office tasks such as phone and fax communication.
• Serves as preceptor for onboarding new staff, including training, skill validation, and progress monitoring.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and compliant work environment by following and enforcing protocols and regulations.
• Protects patient confidentiality and upholds all professional and organizational standards.
• Prepares patients for visits by escorting them to exam rooms, providing gowns, and setting up instruments and supplies.
• Interviews patients, reviews medical history, takes vital signs, and confirms visit purpose; reports concerns to care provider.
• Assists providers with exams and procedures; prepares specimens, performs basic tests, administers medications, and ensures proper instrument cleaning.
• Coordinates clinic flow by balancing workloads, monitoring patient movement, and communicating with providers.
• Performs phlebotomy and ensures timely follow-up on lab tests and documentation.
• Records patient data, treatments, and results in the medical record; assists with MyChart enrollment.
• Provides standardized patient education as directed by the provider.
• Initiates referrals and insurance pre-authorizations independently.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • High School diploma or GED
• Area of Study
  • and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Experience
  • Minimum Experience Required:None
• Equivalency
  • One year experience in health care may substitute for Medical Assistant graduation.
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support
• Additional Requirements
  • BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.
• Competency
  • None

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $23.76

Benefits Information

As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

11/30/2026