Medical Assistant
Requisition Number:
60823
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
University Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
02-Jan-2025
Date Posted:
11-Dec-2024
Job Summary
Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career as a Medical Assistant? Wardenburg Health Services at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Medical Assistant! This role provides comprehensive health care, education and customer service primarily to the student population. The role provides team-based support to providers and improves efficiency and productivity to the medical clinic. This position assists the provider (Physician/APN) to aid in clinic flow, productivity and continuity of care to patients.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Medical Services staff understand and are committed to the unique health concerns of our student population, making us an unparalleled source of advocacy for student wellness! The Medical Clinic provides a wide range of health care services for students including: primary care for illnesses and injuries, as well as chronic conditions, physicals, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, allergy shots, vaccinations, travel health care, and concussion care.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Provider Support/Patient Care/Customer Service:
Interview patients to identify primary complaints, collect appropriate vital signs, and record relevant medical history in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) during the patient intake process. This includes gathering historical data on previous allergies, updating the patient's medication list, documenting significant medical history, family medical history, and identifying learning barriers. Be responsible for charging and charting all procedures, treatments, and medications administered, implementing the provider's treatment plan for patients of all ages (primarily late adolescents and early adulthood population). Assist in direct patient care procedures, administer prescribed medications and immunizations, and support nurses and providers during procedures based on competencies in Medical Services. Be familiar with the location of the crash cart and available to assist RN and Provider staff in a code situation if needed. Additionally, be responsible for daily and as-needed stocking of exam rooms, including infection prevention and cleaning between patients.
Point of Care (POC): Perform POC tests on patients regularly, ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations. Competency tests are conducted annually to maintain compliance. All POC tests are documented in the EMR for accurate charting and charging.
EMR Documentation:
Responsible for documenting and charging in the EMR for all procedures, POC tests, treatments, and medications administered. Charting and charging are completed at the time of care. To meet AAAHC standards, random audits of Medical Assistant charts are conducted twice a year.
What You Should Know
This in-person role will not be expected to work University recognized holidays or evenings and will not be on call at any time. The anticipated work schedule is Monday – Friday during regular business hours and will be 100% during the academic year (August 1st through May 31st) and 50% during the summer (June 1st through July 31st).
What We Can Offer
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.75 per hour. Non-certified applicants would begin at $20.00/hour, and certified applicants pay will begin at $20.50/hour and go up from there, depending on years of experience.
CU Boulder also offers the below benefits:
- Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, and 11 holidays per year.
- Access to medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
- Tuition Assistance Benefit.
- A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
- A pass allowing free access to the regional public transit system, which is an outstanding network of buses and light rail systems that provide service within Boulder and connect to Denver, the Denver airport, and surrounding communities.
- Opportunity for career growth.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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What We Require
- High School diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution by date of hire and eligibility to acquire a Medical Assistant registration/certification within six months of hire.
- BLS certificate (upon hire or can be acquired within three months of hire).
What You Will Need
- Social skills.
- Attention to detail and organization skills.
- Motivated, adaptable, and accountable.
- Digital literacy skills.
What We Would Like You to Have
- 1 year of Medical Assisting experience and active Medical Assistant Certification.
- Active Medical Assistant registration or certification such as:
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT).
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and proof of current membership from National Health career Association (NHA).
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by January 2, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu