The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care under the direction of a physician, facilitating clinic workflow, and ensuring safe delivery of care. Key tasks include rooming patients, recording vital signs, and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed an accredited medical assistant program or have one year of medical assistant work experience. Certification as a Medical Assistant is preferred, along with current BLS certification.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department
Community
Practice
Job
Title: Open Rank Medical Assistant- OBGYN, South Metro, Highlands Ranch Position #00803369: – Requisition #:34685
Job
Summary: Calling all Medical Assistant 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) 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, obtain & 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 and according to policy Maintains patient confidentiality, written and verbal Communicates effectively and in an attentive manner with every patient encounter Verifies 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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Disability
Life
Vacation Days
Sick Days
Retirement 401(a) Plan
Holiday Days
Tuition Benefit
ECO Pass
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%25 of your gross pay
Paid
Time
Off:
Accruals over the year
Vacation
Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick
Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday
Days: 10/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.
Diversity and
Equity: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Medical Assistant: Completion of an accredited medical assistant program OR one year of medical assistant work experience. A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Certified Medical Assistant: Completion of an accredited medical assistant program One year of medical assistant work experience. Current CMA certification (i.e. AAMA, NCCT). A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: MS Office EPIC Kronos HealthStream
Conditions of Employment
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by American Heart Association or 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
Strong organizational and personal skills Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills Strong knowledge or 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 Ability to safely administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures Ability to accurately take and record vital signs Ability to accurately reconcile patient medications Ability to maintain quality control standards Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
How To Apply
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position (only use if a cover letter is necessary) 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Questions should be directed to: Krystal Herr: Krystal.Herr@cuanschutz.edu Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply within one month of posting date. Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as Medical Assistant: $40,908 - $47,455.20 Certified Medical Assistant: $42,948 - $49,826.40 The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is eligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 ADA Statement: The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu. Background Check Statement: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. Vaccination Statement: CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
