University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Community Practice
Job Title: Open Rank Medical Assistant - Orthopedics, Longmont
Position #: 00852267 – Requisition #: 40839
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:
Department: Community Practice
Job Title: Open Rank Medical Assistant - Orthopedics, Longmont
Position #: 00852267 – Requisition #: 40839
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.
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Longmont, 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: Accruals 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
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Medical Assistant:
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program OR
one year of medical assistant work experience.
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
- One year of medical assistant work experience.
- Current CMA certification (i.e., AAMA, NCCT).
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications (All Levels):
- Experience with MS Office.
- Experience with EPIC.
- Experience with Kronos.
- Experience with HealthStream.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as
they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the
position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Three to five professional references, including name, address,
phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email
address
Questions should be directed to: Nicholas Dahmen, nicholas.dahmen@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, please apply within one (1) month of posting .
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as:
- Medical Assistant: $44,116 to $51,527
- Certified Medical Assistant: $47,813 to $55,846
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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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 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 .
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