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Entry-level Medical Assistant

Confidential Client•Consulting
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$49,694
Federal Heights, Colorado
19 Hours Ago

This entry-level Medical Assistant role offers recent graduates pursuing advanced healthcare education an opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience by supporting patient care and working closely with physicians in a specialty clinic. The position includes comprehensive training, medical scribing, and care coordination responsibilities, with a clear path for certification and career advancement in a fully onsite Denver-based setting.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This entry-level Medical Assistant role provides hands-on clinical exposure in a specialty outpatient clinic and is ideal for pre-med, pre-PA, or pre-nursing candidates seeking patient-facing experience prior to graduate programs.

  • Support patients from check-in through check-out to ensure a smooth visit
  • Room patients and record vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information
  • Scribe physician visits and accurately document assessments and treatment plans in the EMR
  • Present patient information and updates to providers before appointments
  • Assist with orders, referrals, follow-up appointments, and basic care coordination
  • Help maintain a positive, efficient patient experience during each visit
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, providers, and clinical staff in a specialty clinic setting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science, health, or pre-med related field
  • Plans to pursue higher education within healthcare (medical school, PA school, nursing school, etc.) within the next few years
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • High attention to detail and professionalism
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
  • Willingness to commit to the role for at least 18–24 months
  • Reliable transportation to support occasional travel between clinic locations (Westminster and Golden)

What We Offer

  • Direct exposure to physicians and meaningful patient care experience in a specialty clinic
  • Valuable clinical and patient-facing hours for graduate school applications
  • Extensive training and mentorship from experienced providers and clinical staff
  • Company-sponsored Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) and pay increase upon certification
  • Clear growth path and advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment and professional networking within the healthcare community

Job Type & Location

  • Contract to Hire — Fully onsite
  • Location: Federal Heights, CO (worksite of record)

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay: $18.00 / hour (range: $18.00 - $18.00/hr)
  • Individual pay within the posted range will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors
  • If eligible, temporary-role benefits may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; 401(k); voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and paid time off. Benefit eligibility and plan details vary.

Additional Notes

  • No prior medical assistant experience required — comprehensive on-the-job training provided
  • This role is well suited to candidates seeking clinical hours and mentorship while preparing for advanced healthcare education
  • The confidential client is committed to a fair hiring process and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities (request details will be provided during hiring)

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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