Open Rank Medical Assistant - Multi-Specialty Medicine, Highlands Ranch

University of Colorado; South Dakota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking Medical Assistants (MA) or Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) to support busy multi-specialty clinics in Highlands Ranch, CO. The MA/CMA will assist physicians, room patients, and ensure smooth clinic workflow.

The role emphasizes patient confidentiality, accurate documentation, and effective communication with patients to ensure high-quality care and safety in the clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program or 1 year of MA work experience.
• Current CMA certification (AAMA or NCCT) is required.
• Substitution of education/experience considered on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, record vital signs, patient history, and reason for visit.
• Process and record telephone messages in medical records according to policy.
• Assist in prescription refills for providers per policy.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in written and verbal form.
• Communicate effectively with patients during encounters and verify understanding.
• Document all care and procedures accurately in the medical record.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Team communication

Education

Accredited medical assistant program

Tools

EPIC

Kronos

MS Office

HealthStream

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Community Practice

Job Title: Open Rank Medical Assistant - Multi-Specialty Medicine, Highlands Ranch

Position #: 00854051 - Requisition #: 41459

Job Summary:

Calling all Medical Assistants and Certified Medical Assistants! Our busy clinics are recruiting for Medical Assistants! We need your training and skills to help our clinic run smoothly, providing our patients with top notch quality care.

The Medical Assistant (MA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for providing patient care under the direction of a physician or another healthcare provider. The MA works to facilitate clinic workflow, assist patients, and ensure safe, seamless delivery of care for each patient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately rooms patients, obtains and records vital signs, patient history, and reason for seeking care.
• Accurately processes and records telephone messages in patient medical records and according to policy.
• Assists in preparing prescription refills for providers according to policy.
• Maintains patient confidentiality, written and verbal.
• Communicates effectively and in an attentive manner with every patient encounter.
• Verifies the patient's understanding of the purpose of the visit.
• Accurately documents all care provided and procedures performed within the patient's medical record.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Highlands Ranch, CO .

Why Join Us:

Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more!

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accrues over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service
• There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant: Completion of an accredited medical assistant program OR one year of medical assistant work experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant: Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• One year of medical assistant work experience.
• Current CMA certification (i.e., AAMA, NCCT).
• Substitution (All Levels): A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications (All Levels):

• Experience with MS Office.
• Experience with EPIC.
• Experience with Kronos.
• Experience with HealthStream.

Conditions of Employment (All Levels):

• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross healthcare provider-level CPR certification.
• Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the position.
• Must be able to work in-person.
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (All Levels):

• Strong organizational and personal skills.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills.
• Strong knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 procedures.
• Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care.
• Strong knowledge of medication and injection procedures.
• Abili