Medical Assistant (MA) – Gap Year Opportunities for Pre-Med Graduates (Boulder County, CO)

Summary

Boulder Medical Center (BMC) is seeking motivated pre-med college graduates to join our team as Medical Assistants (MAs). This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience during your gap year in a dynamic outpatient care setting. Ideal candidates are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare and are able to commit to 1.5-2 years of full-time employment (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday), with occasional rotating Saturday morning shifts.

Job Perks

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical / dental / vision, flexible spending, company-paid life insurance as well as voluntary benefit options, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays annually.
• Part-time employees are eligible for medical/dental/vision, voluntary benefits, and 401(k).
• Day shift schedules.

Job Duties

• Perform clinic administrative duties, including but not limited to, answering incoming telephone calls, obtaining and/or verifying patient information, patient check in/out, coordinate and facilitate accurate patient appointment.
• Obtain patient medical history, vital signs, chart preparation, medication dosage and frequency, patient allergens, and assist with medical examinations.
• Maintain accurate and strict confidentiality of patient information in electronic and/or manual systems as established by the appropriate protocols, regulations, and policies.
• Prepare examination room, ensuring proper equipment is present and room is adequately stocked.
• Document all aspects of the patient encounter on an electronic medical record system.

Required Experience

• Must be able to recognize and identify patient's symptoms and use appropriate professional judgment in course of action.
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to and work at all four (4) BMC sites, as assigned.
• Must be available by phone to accept assignment changes as needed.

Education Requirements

• Completion of Medical Assistant education. Certification is not required but preferred.
• Other completed medical training, education, and proof of active certification is an acceptable substitution of Medical Assistant specific credentials.
• Military medical training and education with supporting documentation is an acceptable substitution of Medical Assistant specific credentials.
• College graduates with a completed four (4) year bachelor's degree is an acceptable substitution of Medical Assistant specific credentials.

*College transcripts must reflect completed health science course work. Please submit a copy of your unofficial college transcripts at the time of applying.

Experience

• 1-2 years' experience in any industry.

Starting Hourly Pay Range

The starting hourly pay range for this position is commensurate with experience: $18.91 - $25.21/hour (full pay range is $18.91 - $28.36)

Location(s)

Boulder County, CO.