"Medical Assistant I-II"

Medical Assistant I-II

Department: College of Nursing

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing, is seeking a Medical Assistant (Open Rank) for a full-time (1.0 FTE) benefits-eligible position at CU Center for Midwifery located in Longmont, CO. These positions will provide quality care to patients and provide some administrative support at the CU Center for Midwifery clinic located at 1551 Professional Lane STE 200, Longmont, CO 80501. Applicants should be educated and trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), or Medical Assistants (MAs).

Clinic Description:

The CU Center for Midwifery at Longmont is a private practice model that works collaboratively with the OB/GYN physicians on staff. We provide many services, including individualized care, alternative labor/birth options, and water birth, with referrals to childbirth education, lactation services, and provider groups within the system and community. We provide pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care as well as routine gynecological care, family planning, preconception, STI screening, and menopause care.

Supervision Received: Direct supervision will be provided by the CNM Clinical Lead.

Examples of Duties Performed:

Medical Assistant Duties (70%):

• Measures and documents vital signs; notifies provider of abnormal values.
• Completes Medication Reconciliation in HER.
• Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint in HER.
• Prepares patients for examinations and procedures as needed and assists providers with procedures as needed.
• Performs phlebotomy following lab procedure for the proper collection and handling of other lab specimens.
• Performs basic wound care and first aid within scope.
• Provides patient education with regard to office policies, lab results, medications, diagnoses, treatment, plan of care, and follow-up phone calls.
• Prepares, administers, and electronically documents medications within scope (i.e., Depo-Provera) with provider authorization.
• Administers immunizations, maintains immunization records, and completes annual immunization training within the timeline set by the supervisor.
• Assist with inventory-taking, stocking, and sterilizing instruments.
• Maintains CPR certification and uses CPR skills when required.
• Maintains and disposes of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.
• Practices OSHA safety standards.
• Performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation (electronic/hard copy) at all times.
• Assists with reporting test results to state and federal agencies, as appropriate.
• Communicates with community partners as needed, including public health agencies, specialty/outside provider offices, local hospitals, and free-standing healthcare facilities.
• Performs additional miscellaneous job duties as assigned.

Administrative Duties (20%):

• G greets patients and families and completes standard patient check-in procedures in person and using Tele-health tools.
• Triage calls, messages, and schedule appointments, electronically fax and upload records, outside reports, referrals, and orders.
• Orders clinic and office supplies as needed.
• Performs additional miscellaneous job duties as assigned.

Professional Standards (10%):

• Upholds strict compliance with University and professional standards/policies.
• Follows CDC guidelines for reporting illness and temperature, wearing a mask, and washing hands, and more during flu seasons and pandemics.

Medical Assistant I vs II: At Medical Assistant I level, duties are limited in scope with guidance. At II level, additional responsibilities include processing referrals, prior authorizations, training new MAs, and equipment checks.

Work Location: Onsite at CU Center for Midwifery - Longmont, 1551 Professional Lane STE 200, Longmont, CO 80501.

Minimum Qualifications:

Medical Assistant I: Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.

Medical Assistant II: Completion of an accredited medical assistant program + 1 year experience as MA.

Substitutions apply for other credentials.

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: [Detailed as in text]

Anticipated Pay Range:

• Medical Assistant I: $41,600 - $43,680
• Medical Assistant II: $43,680 - $45,760

How to Apply: Submit letter of interest, CV/Resume, 3-5 references. Questions to CON.HR@ucdenver.edu. Screening begins March 17, 2026.