Medical Assistant - Wellness Center (On-Site, Growth)

University of Colorado System; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Benefits

Tuition/Education Benefits

Wellness Programs

Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Wellness Center team. The role supports patient intake, clinical procedures, laboratory work, vaccinations, and administrative duties in a student-focused environment.

As a Medical Assistant, you will work closely with medical providers, students, and campus partners to ensure timely care, maintain accurate records, and uphold infection-control standards in an on-site setting at UCCS.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Experience performing or the ability to learn medical assisting functions, including patient intake, clinical procedures, specimen collection, injections, immunizations, and CLIA waived laboratory testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients and complete required patient intake activities prior to medical provider evaluation.
• Obtain and document vital signs and health information.
• Triage acute and routine care and walk-in requests.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Respond to medical emergencies until EMS arrives.
• Communicate with patients regarding follow-up examinations and health care needs.

Skills

Patient intake

Clinical support

Immunizations

CLIA-waived testing

Infection control

Front desk support

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Wellness Center team. The role supports patient intake, clinical procedures, laboratory work, vaccinations, and administrative duties in a student-focused environment.

As a Medical Assistant, you will work closely with medical providers, students, and campus partners to ensure timely care, maintain accurate records, and uphold infection-control standards in an on-site setting at UCCS.