Medical Assistant Flex - Pueblo, Colorado

Children's Hospital Colorado; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to patients and assist care providers with exams and procedures. You will prepare patients for visits, collect vital signs, review medical history, and help coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, plus BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required or substituted by 1 year of health care experience.
• BLS certification is required; 6 months of validity remaining at hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains professional boundaries and collaborates within the care team.
• Prepares patients for visits, escorts to exam rooms, and provides gowns and instruments.
• Interviews patients, reviews medical history, takes vital signs, and confirms visit purpose.
• Assists providers with exams and procedures and ensures proper instrument cleaning.
• Performs phlebotomy and follows up on lab tests and documentation.
• Records patient data in the medical record and assists with MyChart enrollment.
• Initiates referrals and insurance pre-authorizations independently.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Patient care

Care coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

MyChart enrollment

Job description

Job Overview

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.