Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

U.S. Dermatology Partners; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Dermatology Partners is seeking a Medical Assistant in Arvada, CO to support licensed providers in clinic and surgical settings. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate patient care and accurate medical documentation.

Responsibilities include vital signs, room preparation, specimen collection, medication administration under physician direction, and assisting during exams and procedures. Minimum 1 year of medical experience preferred; strong communication and computer skills required.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam and treatment.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms, procedure rooms or operative rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record patients' medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
• Ensure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatment.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocol.
• Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care instructions and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing instruments and materials or performing injections/removals of sutures.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies under Provider direction.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat and clean.
• Inspects sterile items prior to opening and lay supplies out on sterile field.
• Assist physician with surgical procedure while maintaining sterile field.
• Assess patient’s condition during exam/procedure and notify physician of distress.
• Clean room and medical equipment between patients and at the end of day.
• Dispose of infection waste and biohazard materials properly.
• Schedule appointments for patients.
• Change dressings on wounds.
• Greet patients arriving at office or clinic.
• Coordinate tests/admissions with other facilities.
• Inventory and assess need for instruments and supplies.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Document all procedures accurately and timely.
• Respond to emergencies per policies and protocols.

Skills

Medical terminology

Sterile technique

Anatomy

Medications

Detail oriented

English communication

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

U.S. Dermatology Partners is seeking a Medical Assistant in Arvada, CO to support licensed providers in clinic and surgical settings. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate patient care and accurate medical documentation.

Responsibilities include vital signs, room preparation, specimen collection, medication administration under physician direction, and assisting during exams and procedures. Minimum 1 year of medical experience preferred; strong communication and computer skills required.