Medical Assistant (Full-time Position)

Every Child Pediatrics; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company$1

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA & FSA for healthcare

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Every Child Pediatrics is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant in Thornton, CO. You will handle front-desk check-ins, vitals, immunizations, and assist providers with patient care in a pediatric setting.

Responsibilities include insurance verification, copay collection, patient education, and coordinating with the care team to keep visits on time. Strong preference for bilingual English/Spanish and Colorado residency.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate required.
• HS diploma/GED required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to perform pediatric patient care tasks, including vitals and immunizations.
• Ability to operate medical testing devices as listed.
• Ability to work occasional Saturday morning shifts.
• Current residents of Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Check-in patients, verify identity, and schedule appointments.
• Document vitals, height, weight, and other patient metrics.
• Assist providers with patient care and coordinate care.
• Verify insurance, collect copays, and manage documents.
• Explain procedures to patients and families clearly.
• Relay patient information promptly to providers to keep visits on schedule.
• Perform procedures ordered by providers with professionalism.
• Inform clinic manager about tasks requiring higher skills and coordinate with team.
• Respond to phone and portal messages.
• Adhere to clinical policies and protect patient privacy.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Pulse oximetry

Glucose monitoring

Hemoglobin monitoring

Nebulizers

Blood testing

Oxygen delivery

Job description

Description

We are looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to work in our Thornton clinic located at 9197 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229. Our Medical Assistants perform a combination of clinical and administrative duties to provide direct patient care services and assist providers with their patient care needs and requests. Every Child Pediatrics is a nonprofit organization provides comprehensive, affordable health care to nearly 24,000 Colorado children per year, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our experienced professionals focus on the child’s overall well-being, providing high-quality medical care, behavioral health counseling, dental care, nutrition, healthy lifestyle programs, and connections to support services such as housing and transportation. We provide compassionate care because we believe that every child deserves the best health care and the opportunity to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Checks-in patients, confirms patient identification, and schedules appointments


• Documents patient metrics including vital signs, height, and weight


• Performs other screenings as requested


• Keeps provider and patient/family apprised of patient status and progress to assist with keeping the visit on time and on schedule


• Verifies insurance, collects copays, and manages medical documents


• Explains all procedures to the patient and family in a way that ensures understanding


• Relays important patient information to the provider as soon as possible in order to expedite a high quality, safe and effective visit


• Performs specific procedures as requested and ordered by provider in a skillful and professional manner


• Informs clinic manager about assigned tasks that may require a higher level of skill or competency; utilizes other team members as a resource for care requiring their expertise


• Responds to incoming phone and electronic health portal messages


• Adheres to established Every Child Pediatrics clinical policies and procedures and stays updated on all changes


• Treats all clients with dignity and respect and honors their right to privacy

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate


• HS diploma/GED


• BLS/CPR Certification


• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred


• Ability to perform tasks and clinical skills necessary for the care of pediatric patients, including vital signs, immunizations, blood and urine specimen collection


• Ability to use medical testing devices including pulse oximetry, glucose monitoring, hemoglobin monitoring, nebulizers, blood testing, and oxygen delivery


• Ability to work occasional Saturday morning shifts


• All candidates must be current residents of the State of Colorado

About Us

Every Child Pediatrics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

H.E.A.L.T.H. represents our core values: Health Care Integration, Equity & Inclusivity, Accessibility & Affordability, Love, Team, High Standards

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at www.everychildpediatrics.org

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits package to support our employees’ well-being, including: a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings and Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts (HSA & FSA) for managing healthcare expenses. Additionally, we pay for employees’ life insurance and employee assistance plans, and employees accrue Paid Time Off (PTO), allowing them time needed to recharge and focus.