Full job description Medical Assistant Are you passionate about providing high-quality reproductive health and family planning services, including abortion care, to patients from within Colorado and across the United States? We seek an experienced customer-focused clinical team member who embraces a spirit of continual improvement and a relentless drive toward excellence to join our clinic team. Founded in 1973, Boulder Valley Health Center (BVHC) is a small outpatient community clinic that has been a leader in providing reproductive and sexual health services, abortion, and education to all people, including those who face barriers to accessing high-quality and equitable healthcare.
We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant who embraces a spirit of continual improvement, maintains a high level of clinical quality, and possesses a relentless drive toward excellence to join our team. Our MAs are an important member of our clinical care team and essential to delivering high-quality services to our patients.
This hourly, non-exempt 1.0 FTE (37-40 hours) position reports to the MA Supervisor. We offer an hourly rate of $22.00 - 24.00 based on relevant experience and bilingual skill set. Why work for BVHC? We support each other. Our people are passionate about what we do, our services, and our patients. If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication, we are the right organization for you. Our benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability coverage, critical care coverage, 403a (b) retirement plan with employer match, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. We also offer a competitive annual time off policy of 9 holidays, 6 sick days, and 15 PTO days. Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
Assist with performing screening and treatments by gathering information related to health maintenance, collecting specimens, performing tests, and documenting patient care. Assist in procedures pertaining to reproductive health visits and abortions up to 16 weeks gestational age. Assist clinicians in patient education and care in the areas of abortion, gynecology, and sexual health. Stock exam rooms, ensure room set-up and cleaning are handling efficiently and following BVHC protocols. Assist with proper routine cleaning and storage of medical equipment. Perform on-site lab tests, including urine analysis, vital signs, pregnancy tests, and venipuncture. Assist with tasks and patient/provider follow-up, collaborating with other clinical care team members as needed. Promote positive communication with patients, clinicians, and peers. Assisting with laboratory tasks, including inventory, monthly controls, lab reports, and processing specimens. Review lab tracking reports regularly to ensure results are received promptly, errors are minimized, process improvement is continual, and lab quality is maintained and aligns with CLIA and other standards. Maintain quality results by following organizationally defined clinical standards. Maintain a safe work environment by: Applying the clinic's safety policies. Supporting the safety program by actively looking for opportunities to improve safety practices. Promptly reporting any safety concerns. Knowledgeable of and compliant with laws and regulations governing the area of responsibility Cooperate fully with Clinic Leadership to ensure excellent patient care, smooth scheduling, appropriate and consistent communication between functional areas, and collect, improve, and provide data and reports for operational and compliance needs. Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, prior authorizations, faxes, state statistics, and reporting results to the state and patients. Other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications :
Required Ability to work any required clinic shifts Monday through Friday, 7:45 am – 5:15 pm, and Saturday, 8:00 am – 1:15 pm. Because we provide sexual and reproductive health care for every person and our patients span many identities of sex and gender, we expect our team to have fluency, familiarity, or an open desire to learn and use the language of inclusive, engaging, and relevant sexual health. Strong commitment to reproductive freedom and an ability to demonstrate knowledge and passion for social justice. Technology and computer skills. Ability to perform all essential duties. Strong work ethic and a proactive, self-directed work style. Thrives in a team environment. Provides care with compassion, empathy, and patience. Can critically think and problem-solve for patients' best interests. Excels in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Experience working in a healthcare setting (reproductive and sexual health a plus!). Experience working with folks from marginalized communities. EHR experience (NextGen a plus). Bilingual in English and Spanish. Work Environment Requirements and Physical Activities: Ability to hear adequately in person and by phone, in personal and group settings. Ability to reach for, move, and lift 20 pounds and use your arms and hands to handle or move objects and to perform a variety of tasks that involve standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting, climbing stairs, or using an elevator with reasonable accommodation. Diversity is at the core of the work that we do. Boulder Valley Health Center is committed to promoting workplace diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. We encourage people of all races, ethnicities, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations to apply.
To Apply Please email your resume and a cover letter, specifically addressing the position's responsibilities, your associated qualifications, and why you are excited to join this team, to . No phone calls, please. Job offer is dependent on passing a reference and background check. Proof of influenza, COVID-19, and Hep B vaccinations will be required within 30 days of hire.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Ob/Gyn Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Rotating weekends Work setting:
Clinic In-person Outpatient People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
Are you comfortable assisting in abortion, sexual and reproductive health, and gender-affirming care? Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience:
Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person
