Medical Assistant, OBGYN

Jobtailor; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Behavioral Health Hospital in Colorado is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient exams and coordinate care. You will take vital signs, document chief complaints, and assist providers with in-office procedures.

This role requires active MA certification, BLS, and proficiency with medical software. You will manage referrals, scheduling, and maintain a clean, compliant clinic environment while delivering compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification.
• BLS certification.
• MA certifications (RMA/CMA/CCMA/NCMA) with current AMT/AAMA/NHA/NCCT membership.
• Strong computer skills and medical software proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by taking and recording vital signs and chief complaint.
• Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures.
• Coordinates care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment and disinfects equipment.
• Handles onboarding and orientation under supervision of providers.

Job description

• Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate.
• Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures.
• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling.
• Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.
• Orders supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas.
• Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers.
• Completes all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities; works under the direct supervision of the providers.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Active Medical Assistant certification such as: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after 7/1/2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
• Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care coordination, including managing referrals, authorizations, and scheduling, while ensuring compliance with medical standards. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to maintain a clean and organized clinical environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active Medical Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification
• Medical Software Proficiency
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Patient Care Coordination

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vital Signs Measurement
• Patient Documentation
• Clerical Support
• Exam Assistance
• Equipment Cleaning and Disinfection

Soft Skills

• Exceptional Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• Medical Assistant Training
• Pre-Certifications
• Referrals
• Authorizations