Medical Assistant - MA - Behavioral Health

Peak Vista Community Health Centers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Perks Rewards

EAP

Job summary

Peak Vista Community Health Centers in Colorado Springs seeks a Registered/Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a licensed provider. You will schedule appointments, perform intake, answer questions, and direct calls to keep the clinic running smoothly.

The ideal candidate holds an active MA certification and CPR (BLS), with healthcare experience preferred. We offer benefits including retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid time off,

Qualifications

• Registered/Certified Medical Assistant & Current CPR (BLS) Certification required.
• Relevant healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direction of a licensed healthcare provider.
• Schedules appointments and performs intake functions for arriving patients.
• Assists with questions, directs telephone calls, and other patient service duties.
• Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of provider, patient and assigned area.

Skills

Medical Assistant

CPR (BLS)

Healthcare experience

Job description

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit health care organization whose mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. We provide integrated health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health through our 20outpatient health centers. We deliver care with our strong "Hospitality" culture. Our organization has over 750 employees and serves more than 74,300 patients annually in the Pikes Peak and East Central regions of Colorado. Our service area covers 14 counties, from the front range to the Kansas border, with locations throughout Colorado Springs, Fountain,Divide, Limon, and Strasburg. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Compensation (Pay): $21.43 to $31.07/per hour based on experience.

A $1000 sign on bonus will be paid in the following manner: $300 payout upon 30 days of employment, $300 payout upon 90 days of employment, and $400 payout upon one year of employment*.

*Current employees are not eligible for the sign on bonus.

Loyalty Bonus - $1200 upon 1 year of service and then a $300 payout for every additional 3 months worked. This applies to only FT employees. The amount will be prorated for PT employees.

Summary of Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD
• 403(b) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Perks Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program

https://www.peakvista.org/resources/benefits-summary

Locations:

• Health Center at Academy: 3205 N. Academy Blvd., Suite 3500, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
• DDHC: 3205 N. Academy Blvd., Suite 120, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
• Health Center at Printers Pkwy: 340 Printers Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
• Health Center at Jetwing: 1815 Jetwing Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80916
• Health Center at Myron Stratton: 430 Gold Pass Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
• Women's Health Center: 225 S. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Job Summary:

Provides patient care under the direction of a licensed healthcare provider. Schedules appointments and performs the necessary intake functions for arriving patients, assists in questions, directs telephone calls, and other patient service duties. Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of provider, patient and assigned area. The Medical Assistant contributes to the success of the clinic by ensuring the quality of care provided to the patient.

Qualifications:

Education, Certification, Licensure:

Registered/Certified Medical Assistant & Current CPR (BLS) Certification required.

Work Experience:

Relevant healthcare experience preferred.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted through 10/26/2026. This deadline is based on our current hiring needs and may be extended if necessary. Any extension will be reflected in this job posting.

Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes but is not limited to, a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**PVCHC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s I-9 to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration Records. To learn more, visit: everify.com**