Medical Assistant, Float Team Outpatient MA, ACS
Denver Health
Location
Denver, Colorado
Salary
$21 - $26 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provides float coverage across school-based health sites, managing both clerical duties and clinical back-office support. Responsibilities include patient registration, administering medications and immunizations, and assisting providers with examinations and procedures.
Requirements summary
Requires a certificate from a clinical Medical Assistant school or an LPN license, along with BLS and CMA certifications. Candidates must have a Colorado Driver's License and either a 160-hour externship or six months of outpatient patient care experience.
Job description
- We are recruiting for a mission-driven Medical Assistant, Float Team Outpatient MA, ACS to join our team!
- We're with you for life’s journey.
- At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
- Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department CHS Support Float Pool Are you a passionate healthcare professional looking for variety and premium pay?
- Our hospital float pool offers opportunities for Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), and Patient Safety Attendants (PSAs).
- Registered Nurses are able to specialize in the following tracks: - Critical Care (ICUs) - Acute Care - Women & Children - Behavioral Health - Perioperative Services - Ambulatory Care Why Join? - Premium Pay: Our float staff receive 15% on top of base pay + shift/weekend/holiday differentials + certification pay - Career Growth: Explore our clinical ladder and workforce development center, numerous leadership and clinical growth opportunities within the team - Team Environment: The float team has supportive leaders, mentorship, collaborative peers, and a thorough onboarding program - Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling Job Summary Under general supervision, the School-Based Medical Assistant Float assists with the coordination and management of primary health services by providing float coverage within any of the School-Based sites according to staffing needs.
- The School-Based Medical Assistant Float performs clerical support duties to include outreach, registration, insurance verification, maintenance of records and files, maintenance of a smooth and organized patient flow and facilitation of non-patient care communications.
- The SBHC Medical Assistant Float also assists the Primary Care Practitioners in all back office duties including medication and immunization maintenance and administration, patient rooming and other tasks associated with the Medical Assistant back office scope.
- Essential Functions: Accurately and efficiently schedules and registers patients for clinic visits using information collected from the school-based clinic consent, parent and/or patient.
- Registration to include insurance verification and eligibility. (5%) Monitors and maintains assigned registration work queues daily. (5%) Fosters positive relationships via outreach to site and community based partners informing of clinic services. (5%) Evaluates need for and provides access to services via school-based patient registries. (5%) Assists provider in setting up for procedures including aseptic and sterile techniques; provides safe administration of medications and immunizations (oral, IM, subcutaneous, and/or intradermal); obtains EKGs, orders appropriate tests as directed by provider; and schedules follow-up appointments as directed by provider. (5%) Accurately and efficiently takes vital signs and basic historical patient data. (5%) Identifies abnormal patient findings. (5%) Communicates patient concerns or significant changes in patient’s health status to Provider in a timely manner. (5%) Prepares patients for examinations, assists with examinations, splint applications, minor procedures a variety of other medically related tasks within their scope of knowledge. (5%) Assists in the coordination of clerical information necessary to provide patient care.
- This may include, but is not limited to: Referrals. (5%) Assists patients with appointments if necessary. (5%) Faxes pertinent medical information. (5%) Maintains patient medical record and other information. (5%) Assists patients with the arrangement of tests and treatments prescribed by Medical Provider. (5%) Assists the provider in providing routine treatment instructions. (5%) Checks in patient by escorting patients from reception area to exam room and communicates information regarding any extended wait or delay in appointment time. (5%) Documents accurately and appropriately in patient medical record. (5%) Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments/supplies. (5%) Prepares and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments, including restocking of exam and treatment rooms. (5%) Maintains a safe environment by practicing sound safety and infection control practices according to agency policies and procedures. (5%) Helps to identify safety and infection control issues. (0%) Performs phlebotomy and various laboratory procedures after competency verified. (0%) Maintains safe collection and processing of laboratory specimens. (0%) Administers immunizations according to the recommendation of Epic Best Practice Advisory and/or the provider for students who have consent for recommended immunization. (0%) Engages in performance appraisal on a routine basis by accepting and providing constructive feedback and integrates feedback into practice. (0%) Participates in competency reviews as required by department.
- Assumes accountability for achieving goals set jointly with the manager for the next evaluation period.
- Participates in the peer review process. (0%) Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications. (0%) Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient’s care. (0%) Education: Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Certificate from a clinical Medical Assistant school Required or Graduate from an accredited program of Licensed Practical Nursing with an active LPN license, or completion of the 1997 DHHA Health Care Partner internal training program, required.
- Required Work Experience: Completion of a 160 hour externship Required or six (6) months direct patient care experience in an outpatient setting: inclusive of phlebotomy, medication administration (intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, and immunizations), and medical/surgical asepsis procedures and techniques, Required and One year of experience working in school-age student services, preferred.
Licenses
DLR-Colorado Driver's License Class R - DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles Required and BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and CMA-Certified Medical Assistant - AAMA - American Association of Medical Assistants Required or LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse - LPC State Licensing Board Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of medical office practice. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/services is being delivered/provided. Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments as directed. Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and recording test results. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to use computers and computer systems. Bilingual skills strongly preferred. Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular (0.8 FTE) Salary $21.00 - $26.26 / hr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5% Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. We Love Our Purpose Our purpose shapes our culture and guides how we show up—for our patients, our communities, and one another. Every role at Denver Health contributes to improving lives, advancing health equity, and strengthening the communities we serve. Together, we strive to transform the health of our patients and to be the most trusted healthcare provider in Colorado. Our values—respect, belonging, transparency, and accountability—are the foundation of our culture and are reflected across every position, clinical and nonclinical alike. No matter where you work at Denver Health, your role has a meaningful impact on patient health—often in ways you may not even realize. We invest in our people through resources designed to support both immediate success and long-term growth. Mentorship programs, tuition assistance, and our Workforce Development Center help employees transition seamlessly into their roles while preparing for future advancement. We also lead the market with a competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions with a match of up to 9.5%. Recognizing the emotional and physical demands of many jobs in healthcare, we created the RESTORE Center—a leading-edge space that provides intentional peer-support, and an innovative environment designed to reduce burnout and support employee well-being. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Learn more about Denver Health.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-site Employee Fitness Center
- Clinical Advancement Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Free RTD EcoPass
- Childcare Discount Programs
- Student Loan Coaching
- Retirement Plans With Employer Contribution
- Restore Center