Medical Assistant - OnPoint Pediatrics

OnPoint Medical Group; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

OnPoint Pediatrics at Highlands Ranch, part of OnPoint Medical Group, is seeking an experienced Pediatric Medical Assistant to support physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. You will create a welcoming, safe environment for children and families while performing clinical tasks and patient intake.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, completion of an accredited healthcare program, BLS certification, strong computer skills, and prior MA experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited healthcare program (MA, CNA, LPN, EMT) or equivalent experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong computer skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and families and prepare them for visits.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and obtain medical histories.
• Measure and document vital signs.
• Update medications, allergies, immunizations, and other data in EMR.
• Assist with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Perform point-of-care testing per training and regulations.
• Prepare and restock exam rooms; maintain safety checks.
• Support front-office tasks as needed (check-in, check-out, phones).

Skills

BLS certification

Strong computer skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from accredited healthcare program (MA/CNA/LPN/EMT)

Tools

athenahealth

Job description

Medical Assistant – Pediatrics

OnPoint Pediatrics at Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch, CO

Pay: $21–$27 per hour

OnPoint Medical Group is seeking an experienced, compassionate Medical Assistant to join our pediatric care team at OnPoint Pediatrics at Highlands Ranch. If you enjoy working with children and families, thrive in a collaborative clinical environment, and want to make a meaningful difference in your community, we would love to meet you.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, physician-led medical group that values teamwork, high-quality patient care, and an exceptional experience for every patient and family.

Why Join OnPoint Medical Group?

OnPoint Medical Group is a physician-led network of primary care, pediatric, specialty, and urgent care providers committed to making high-quality healthcare more accessible and affordable.

Our “Circle of Care” connects providers, clinical teams, laboratories, and medical records to deliver coordinated care close to where our patients live and work. At OnPoint, you will be part of a supportive team focused on improving the health and wellness of our patients and their families.

What You’ll Do

As a Pediatric Medical Assistant, you will support physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners while helping create a welcoming, safe, and positive experience for children and their families.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Welcome patients and families and prepare them for their visits.
• Escort patients to examination rooms and obtain accurate medical histories.
• Measure and document complete vital signs.
• Review and update medications, allergies, immunizations, social history, and other information in the electronic medical record.
• Assist providers with examinations, treatments, and in-office procedures.
• Perform point-of-care testing within your training, certification, and applicable regulations.
• Complete pre-visit planning in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor and respond to electronic medical record inbox messages and patient voicemails throughout the day.
• Clean, disinfect, prepare, and restock examination and treatment rooms.
• Maintain required clinical logs and safety checks, including refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, oxygen, and expired medications.
• Support front-office functions when needed, including patient check-in and check-out, appointment scheduling, and answering phones.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families, providers, coworkers, and vendors.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions.
• Assist with other clinical and administrative responsibilities as needed to support the success of the practice.

What Will Help You Succeed

• A warm and empathetic approach when working with children and families
• Strong attention to detail and accurate medical documentation
• Excellent communication and active-listening skills
• The ability to manage individual responsibilities while supporting the entire clinic
• A positive, service-oriented attitude
• Strong time-management and computer skills
• Flexibility and a willingness to help wherever needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduation from an accredited healthcare program, such as Medical Assistant, CNA, LPN, or EMT, or equivalent relevant work experience (2 years as a medical assistant)
• Previous Medical Assistant experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to maintain all certifications required by applicable state guidelines
• Strong computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or other nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification
• One to three years of Medical Assistant experience in pediatrics or family medicine
• Electronic medical record experience
• Experience using the athenahealth practice management system

Physical Requirements

This position regularly requires standing, reaching, using hands, speaking, and hearing. It may also require walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employees must be able to frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move more than 25 pounds. The position also requires close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options for employees and eligible dependents
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage
• AFLAC plan options
• Flexible Spending Account options
• 401(k) eligibility after six months of employment, including a 4% company match that is immediately vested
• Paid time off

Compensation

$21–$27 per hour

The compensation range represents the typical range for candidates hired into this position. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Compensation details:

21-27 Hourly Wage

OnPoint Medical Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

This position will be posted for a minimum of five days and may remain open longer based on business needs. Applicants may redact age-related information from requested transcripts.