Medical Assistant - Non-Certified

Sunrise Community Health Center; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Tuition and Training Reimbursement

PTO up to 8 weeks

Job summary

Sunrise Adelante Clinic in Greeley, CO is hiring a Non-Certified Medical Assistant to perform both administrative and clinical duties under medical providers. Duties include scheduling, vital signs, preparing patients for exams, drawing blood, and medication administration as directed.

Onboarding requires CNA and QMAP/EMT or MA diploma; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to support our diverse community. Join a supportive team focused on quality care.

Qualifications

• MA Certification or equivalent required by Sunrise within onboarding deadlines.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred to serve diverse patients.
• High school diploma or GED required, CMA/RMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin and clinical support under physician direction.
• Take vital signs, record medical histories, and prepare patients for examination.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain cleanliness and stock supplies.
• Administer medications as directed and manage prescription refills.
• Operate in a team-based care model to improve patient flow and outcomes.

Skills

CNA

QMAP

EMT Certification

MA Diploma

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA and QMAP or EMT Certification or MA Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA/RMA) preferred

Job description

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Medical Assistant - Non-Certified

Regular Full Time Sunrise Adelante Clinic, Greeley, CO, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1997

Salary Range: $19.11 To $25.29 Hourly

Application Deadline: Accepted on an ongoing basis.

Entry I Salary: $19.11 per hour for those with 0-12 months relevant experience.

Salary Range: Up to $25.29 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and position level.

Sunrise Community Health Summary

Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. With exceptional providers and convenient locations, we support each patient’s journey to wellness and are committed to our community’s health and well-being.

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of medical providers. The Medical Assistant duties include scheduling appointments, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by medical provider. Must have a Certified Nurses Aid and QMAP or EMT Certification or have a MA Diploma and/or MA experience required.

Position Summary

With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, the Medical Assistant will:

• Provide proper triage for patients.
• Assist medical providers with procedures.
• Monitor, maintain, and provide appropriate follow-up flags and phone notes in EHR desktop.
• Record patient medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records. Chart pertinent data in EHR.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Stock exam rooms to maintain par levels.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Authorize drug refills in adherence to scope of practice and refill protocol and provide prescription information to pharmacy.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physician’s instructions to patients.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and packs, dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, follow-up care, referrals, and medication refills.
• Return calls to patients in a timely manner and place outgoing calls as indicated by Providers.
• Assist team to maintain proper clinic flow.
• Team Based Care – Clinical Care Collaboration – Work in collaboration and continuous partnership with providers, clinical staff, and community resources in a team approach to promote access to appropriate care in the goal of enhancing patient health.
• Pre-Visit Team Based Planning – Review daily schedule and chart by care team, ensure documented instructions are written on the schedule, typed into the EHR appointment note, or in the EHR as a flag or clinical list update.
• Ensure patient visit is more efficient by identifying: 1. Records from transitions of care are available during the patient visit. 2. Results from labs or diagnostic are in the EHR. 3. Labs or other services that are not specified in the standing orders protocols.
• Participate in collaborative measures. Follow and initiate policy for standing orders. Schedule appointments and enter appointment date and time into computer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

It is a Sunrise requirement for Medical Assistants to be certified. If an onboarding staff member is not certified or licensed but has completed a medical assistant training program and / or has completed the hours of experience needed, the staff member will be required to obtain certification with such deadlines as follow:

• Medical Assistant certification exam to be taken no later than 6 months of hire date. Sunrise will cover the first certification exam expense.
• If unsuccessful, second exam to be taken 30 days after first exam, testing expense will be covered by staff member.
• If unsuccessful, third exam to be taken 30 days after second exam, testing expense will be covered by staff member.
• If unsuccessful after the third attempt, staff will no longer be eligible to perform Medical Assistant duties. The staff member will be given the option, if available, to apply for a different position within the Sunrise Organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Certified Nurses Aid and QMAP, EMT Certification, or have a MA Diploma and/or MA experience required.
• Medical Assistant Certification (i.e., CMA, RMA, or other nationally recognized certifications) preferred.
• 0-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Perks and Benefits

Sunrise Community Health is among the largest employers in Weld County. Our team members are supported and encouraged, and we strongly believe in the importance of a healthy work/life balance. We provide our employees with innovative tools, training, and thoughtful supervision in professional development. We thrive on hearing from our employees and encourage the sharing of ideas!

Sunrise Community Health offers a generous range of benefits.

Generous PTO and Leave Times

• Up to 8-weeks of Paid Time Off (to include Vacation, Personal, 12 observed Holiday, and Sick Leave)

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• FSA Medical Flexible Spending Account
• FSA Dependent Care Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits

• Competitive 401K Plan
• Loan Forgiveness Programs*
• Referral Bonus

Professional Development

• Tuition and Training Reimbursement
• Agency Wide Training
• Master Class Subscription

Get Involved

• Employee Recognition Programs

* Providers can apply for the State or Federal loan repayment program.

Current immunizations are required to work at Sunrise Community Health and may vary dependent upon the position. Influenza (Flu) Vaccine is required for ALL staff. COVID vaccine is highly encouraged.

Sunrise Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce that enriches our culture and our mission to provide affordable access to quality healthcare for all. Qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.