Sunrise Community Health Center·Loveland, Colorado
The Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties, including patient triage, recording vitals, and assisting providers with procedures. They are also responsible for managing EHR documentation, preparing exam rooms, and coordinating patient follow-up care.
Accepted on an ongoing basis.
$19.11 per hour for those with 0-12 months relevant experience.
Up to $25.29 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and position level.
Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. With exceptional providers and convenient locations, we support each patient’s journey to wellness and are committed to our community’s health and well-being.
The Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of medical providers. The Medical Assistant duties include scheduling appointments, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by medical provider. Must have a Certified Nurses Aid and QMAP or EMT Certification or have a MA Diploma and/or MA experience required.
With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, the Medical Assistant will:
Provide proper triage for patients.
Assist medical providers with procedures.
Monitor, maintain, and provide appropriate follow-up flags and phone notes in EHR desktop.
Record patient medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records. Chart pertinent data in EHR.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Stock exam rooms to maintain par levels.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Authorize drug refills in adherence to scope of practice and refill protocol and provide prescription information to pharmacy.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physician’s instructions to patients.
Clean and sterilize instruments and packs, dispose of contaminated supplies.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Assist with scheduling appointments, follow-up care, referrals, and medication refills.
Return calls to patients in a timely manner and place outgoing calls as indicated by Providers.
Assist team to maintain proper clinic flow.
Team Based Care – Clinical Care Collaboration – Work in collaboration and continuous partnership with providers, clinical staff, and community resources in a team approach to promote access to appropriate care in the goal of enhancing patient health.
Pre-Visit Team Based Planning – Review daily schedule and chart by care team, ensure documented instructions are written on the schedule, typed into the EHR appointment note, or in the EHR as a flag or clinical list update.
Ensure patient visit is more efficient by identifying: 1. Records from transitions of care are available during the patient visit. 2. Results from labs or diagnostic are in the EHR. 3. Labs or other services that are not specified in the standing orders protocols.
Participate in collaborative measures. Follow and initiate policy for standing orders. Schedule appointments and enter appointment date and time into computer.
Other duties as assigned.
Sunrise Community Health is among the largest employers in Weld County. Our team members are supported and encouraged, and we strongly believe in the importance of a healthy work/life balance. We provide our employees with innovative tools, training, and thoughtful supervision in professional development. We thrive on hearing from our employees and encourage the sharing of ideas!
Sunrise Community Health offers a generous range of benefits.
• Up to 8-weeks of Paid Time Off (to include Vacation, Personal, 12 observed Holiday, and Sick Leave)
Current immunizations are required to work at Sunrise Community Health and may vary dependent upon the position. Influenza (Flu) Vaccine is required for ALL staff. COVID vaccine is highly encouraged.
Sunrise Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce that enriches our culture and our mission to provide affordable access to quality healthcare for all. Qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
Market context
In Colorado, Medical Assistant roles are commonly tied to outpatient clinics, primary care, and other patient-facing settings, so demand is often steady where access to care is expanding. This role is competitive because employers may accept several qualification paths, including CNA/QMAP, EMT certification, or MA diploma/experience, while also expecting certification within 6 months and valuing bilingual English-Spanish skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification timeline and prepare examples of direct patient support experience before applying.
