Bilingual Medical Assistant III - 10928

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves. Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. Using resources judiciously and effectively.

About the Role

The Medical Assistant III serves as a senior-level medical assistant, providing advanced clinical and administrative support in a high-volume clinical setting. The MA III functions as a leader within the medical assistant team, offering mentorship, advanced clinical skills, and coordination of patient care. This role ensures efficient clinic operations while maintaining a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical support to medical and behavioral health providers, including complex procedures such as venipuncture, wound care, EKGs, spirometry, and diabetic foot checks.
• Administer medications and injections (IM, SC) in accordance with clinic protocols.
• Mentor and serve as a preceptor for newly hired and junior medical assistants, assisting in training and competency assessments.
• Coordinate patient care activities including follow-ups, appointment scheduling, lab processing, and care transitions.
• Facilitate team huddles and contribute to interdisciplinary meetings to enhance collaboration.
• Support providers by assisting with medical scribing and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Maintain compliance with infection control procedures, HIPAA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with external partners to coordinate referrals, hospital follow-ups, and continuity of care.
• Assist with maintaining clinic supplies and workflow efficiency, including support for street outreach and respite care services when applicable.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid CO Driver's License
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in a high-volume clinic or community health setting
• Prior experience in ambulatory, public, community, mental health, emergency, or critical care preferred
• Experience with respite care or street outreach is preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is REQUIRED
• Expertise in advanced clinical procedures and medical assistant best practices
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills with the ability to train and support junior staff
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems for documentation, scheduling, and task management
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent training (EMT or CNA)

Pay

$22.76 - $26.77 an hour

Schedule

TUESDAY THRU FRIDAY; 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM