Medical Assistant, Float, Outpatient ACS

Denver Health

. Provide float coverage within school-based health center sites according to staffing needs .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesJunior💰 $21 - $26 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care coordination, including scheduling, registration, and administering medications and immunizations. Proficient in maintaining medical records, conducting outreach, and adhering to safety and infection control procedures.

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Clinical Medical Assistant CertificationPhlebotomy SkillsMedication AdministrationBLS/CPR CertificationPatient Care Experience

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Hard Skills

Patient RegistrationVital Signs MeasurementAseptic TechniquesImmunization AdministrationEKG AcquisitionLaboratory ProceduresMedical Record MaintenanceTreatment Room ProceduresMedication Administration TechniquesPatient History Taking

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCalmness in EmergenciesConfidentiality MaintenanceRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Medical EquipmentPatient RegistriesComputer Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS/CPR CertificationActive LPN LicensePost High School Diploma or Certificate

Industry Keywords

School-Based Health CenterOutpatient SettingSafety and Infection ControlGrowth and Development AssessmentHealth Services Coordination

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide float coverage within school-based health center sites according to staffing needs
Coordinate and manage primary health services
Schedule and register patients, verify insurance and eligibility, and maintain registration work queues
Conduct outreach to site and community-based partners and provide access to services through patient registries
Assist providers with procedures using aseptic and sterile techniques
Administer medications and immunizations, including oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal medications
Obtain EKGs and order appropriate tests as directed
Schedule follow-up appointments
Take vital signs and basic patient histories and identify abnormal findings
Communicate patient concerns and significant health-status changes to providers
Prepare patients for examinations and assist with examinations, splint applications, minor procedures, and other medical tasks within scope
Coordinate referrals and other clerical information needed for patient care
Fax medical information and maintain patient medical records
Arrange prescribed tests and treatments and assist with routine treatment instructions
Escort patients to exam rooms and communicate appointment delays
Prepare and maintain exam and treatment rooms, supplies, and equipment
Practice safety and infection control procedures
Perform phlebotomy and laboratory procedures after competency verification
Collect and process laboratory specimens safely
Participate in performance appraisals, competency reviews, peer review, and feedback processes
Maintain confidentiality and positive relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, and employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Certificate from a clinical Medical Assistant school required
Alternatively, graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program with an active LPN license, or completion of the 1997 DHHA Health Care Partner internal training program, required
Completion of a 160-hour externship required, or six months of direct patient care experience in an outpatient setting, including phlebotomy, medication administration, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, immunizations, and medical/surgical asepsis procedures and techniques
One year of experience working in school-age student services preferred
Colorado Driver's License Class R required
BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
Knowledge of medical office practice and examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions
Knowledge of growth and development across the life span and ability to assess patient data and interpret cultural information
Skills in assisting with treatments, taking vital signs, maintaining records, and recording test results
Ability to maintain quality control standards and react calmly in emergencies
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
Clear communication and computer skills
Bilingual skills strongly preferred
Safety-sensitive applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test after a conditional offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premium pay: 15% on top of base pay
Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials
Certification pay
Flexible scheduling
Supportive leaders, mentorship, collaborative peers, and thorough onboarding
Clinical ladder and workforce development opportunities
Leadership and clinical growth opportunities
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
Retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Employer-paid disability and life insurance
Well-being programs, on-site employee fitness center, and RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass
Childcare discount programs
Exclusive perks on brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement and assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, free student loan coaching, and PSLF assistance
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligibility