Medical Assistant I

UCHealth; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for an on-site role in Colorado Springs. The position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, with daytime shifts. Pay ranges from $21.49 to $27.94 per hour, dependent on experience.

Responsibilities include clinical and administrative duties, patient care under supervision, and maintaining exam areas. Credential requirements include CMA or RMA and BLS. No remote option is available; on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Required Licensure/Certification: CMA/RMA. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• BLS/CPR card must be valid through start date and extended beyond hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under supervision by provider or nurse.
• Perform basic clinical skills and specimen collection.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient conditions.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; restock, stock, clean and troubleshoot as needed.
• Perform administrative duties: filing, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and exercise decisive judgment.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs

Department: UCHlthMG S MA Float Pool

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $21.49 - $27.94 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

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

Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of a provider or nurse, assists with performing patient care.

Performs basic clinical skills and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient conditions. Documents patient care provided.

Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.

Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Credentials:
  • Basic Life Support
  • Registered Medical Assistant
  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • Other information: Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED. Required Licensure/Certification: CMA/RMA. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Minimum Experience: None Required.
  • IF APPLICABLE: BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Employees are our number one asset.

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

Company mission

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

Open until filled

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

Equal opportunity

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. 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 be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local 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, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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