Medical Assistant

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Medical Assistants are valued team members here at Children's Hospital

Colorado! Our Medical Assistants play a crucial role in helping us deliver

the best possible care to our young patients. If you're someone who is

passionate about working directly with kids, and is detail-oriented with

excellent clinical skills, we want to hear from you! This position

providesclinical support to patients and assists care providers with clinical

and administrative support.Current Openings at the Briargate Outpatient Specialty Clinics, located in

Colorado Springs:

Float (all units) -full time currently available

Pulmonary - part time currently available

Gastroenterology - full time currently available

Note: MAs may be required to float to other care areas as needed.Hourly Salary:

Compensation is determined by years of experience. The pay range for Medical

Assistant is $18.99 - $23.07 per hour. For a Medical Assistant Senior,

the pay range is $20.81 - $25.27 per hour.

Make an Impact

The Minimum Qualifications to be a Medical Assistant are:

EDUCATION - High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an

accredited Medical Assistant program.

EQUIVALENCY - One year of experience in a direct health care role may

substitute for graduation from a Medical Assistant program.

CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers / CPR.The Minimum Qualifications to be a Medical Assistant Senior are:

EDUCATION - High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an

accredited Medical Assistant program.

EXPERIENCE - One year in a direct health care role.

EQUIVALENCY - Additional one year of experience in a direct health care role

may substitute for graduation from a Medical Assistant program. Total

experience requirement without graduation from a Medical Assistant program is

two years of experience in a direct health care role.

CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS for Healthcare Providers / CPR and certification

as a Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, National

Certified Medical Assistant, Nationally Registered Certified Medical

Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.Job Highlights

Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying

them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes;

arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. Conducts

quality checks.

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or

recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit

or treatment. Reports areas of concern to next care provider.

Supports patient care delivery by assisting health care providers during

examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic testing;

disposing of contaminated supplies; cleaning or preparing for sterilization

of medical instruments; administering medications per policy and

procedures; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies and other duties within

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Assists in balancing workloads, coordinates and maintains clinic flow by

coordinating with providers, and monitoring patient flow.

Prepares and completes medical record for visit by recording patient

information, treatment, and test results. Assists with patient

"MyChart" enrollment.

Independently initiates insurance pre-authorizations.

Serves as the preceptor for new staff, including orientation, education,

skill validation, tracking, assessment and monitoring progress.Why Work with Us?Total Rewards and Benefits

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, life and

disability insurance, 403b employer match (retirement savings), and

robust wellness program.

Total Rewards package: Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus

program that rewards eligible team members based on organizati nal

performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid

out the following April.

Loan Repayment: Children's Hospital Colorado is a qualifying employer for

the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Here, it's different

At Children's Hospital Colorado, we know our stories are never ours and

ours alone. It takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible

care to each child and family we treat. That is why we build our teams toward

a foundation of equityin access, advancement and opportunity. We know teams

of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture

creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat and heal children

better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We

strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive

and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: