Children's Hospital Colorado hiring Medical Assistant in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Position OverviewA Front Row Seat to InnovationMedical 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 provides clinical support to patients and assists care providers with clinical and administrative support.

Current Openings at the Briargate Outpatient Specialty Clinics, located in Colorado Springs:Ear Nose Throat - full time currently available

Gastroenterology - full time currently available

Float (all units) - part time currently available

Pulmonary - full time and part time currently available

Rehab Clinic - full time currently available

Orthopedics - full time currently available

Urology - full time currently available

COS Pediatric Diabetes Center/Endocrinology - full time currently available (this position will support both COS Diabetes Center and Endocrinology)

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

Hourly SalaryCompensation 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 ImpactThe Minimum Qualifications To Be a Medical Assistant Are

• EDUCATION – High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited/certified 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.
• 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, or 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 scope.
• 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 BenefitsComprehensive 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 organizational 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 differentAt 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 equity in 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: to heal every child who comes through our doors. It is an ending we can only write together. Come write your story with us! Kids are Incredibly DifferentApply to Join our TeamChildren’s Hospital Colorado provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please note: If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist you with the recruitment process, reach out to ADA@childrenscolorado.org .The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Connect with Us!Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. We are consistently recognized among the nation’s top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.