Medical Assistant
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, direct patient interaction, EMR documentation, and care coordination, with a clear path for certification and career advancement in a fully onsite, collaborative environment.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
This entry-level Medical Assistant role is a contract-to-hire, full-time opportunity in Westminster, CO. It's designed for recent graduates on a pre-med, pre-nursing, or pre-PA career track who want hands-on patient care experience, direct exposure to physicians, and clinical hours to support future graduate school applications. Confidential Client will provide comprehensive training and sponsor CCMA certification for qualifying candidates.
What You’ll Do
- Support patients through the visit from check-in to check-out and ensure a positive patient experience
- Room patients; collect 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
- Work closely with physicians and clinical staff in a specialty clinic environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a science, health, or pre-med related field
- Intention to pursue advanced healthcare education (medical school, PA school, nursing school, etc.) within the next few years
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and professional demeanor
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting
- Willingness to commit to the role for at least 18–24 months
- Reliable transportation to support occasional travel between Westminster and nearby clinic locations
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $18.00/hour (range: $18.00 - $18.00/hr)
- Company-sponsored Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) and pay increase upon certification
- Direct clinical exposure to physicians and patient care — valuable for grad school applications
- Extensive training and mentorship from experienced clinical staff
- Clear growth path and advancement opportunities
- Potential benefits (eligibility and availability subject to role classification and length of employment): medical, dental & vision; 401(k); life and disability insurance options; HSA; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; paid time off
Job Type & Location
- Contract to Hire — Full time
- Onsite — Westminster, CO (must be able to commute to Westminster; occasional travel between Westminster and Golden may be required)
- Anticipated application close date: Nov 6, 2026
About Confidential Client
Confidential Client is hiring for this Healthcare & Nursing role and is committed to providing a structured training experience for early-career clinical talent. Candidates will be employed directly by Confidential Client if selected.
Reasonable accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation in the hiring process (e.g., application or interview adjustments due to a disability), please contact Careertakes support so we can coordinate with our client.
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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