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 assisting physicians in a specialty clinic. The position includes comprehensive training, direct patient interaction, and mentorship, with a clear path for certification and career advancement in healthcare.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-level Medical Assistant (Pre-Med Career Track) to work onsite in Westminster, CO. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates planning to pursue advanced healthcare degrees who want hands-on patient care experience and direct exposure to physicians in a specialty clinic setting.
- Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Onsite — Westminster, CO
- Position type: Contract to Hire
- Starting pay: $18.00/hr (pay increase available upon certification)
Responsibilities
- Support patients throughout their visit from check-in to check-out
- Room patients and 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 care coordination
- Ensure a positive and efficient patient experience during each visit
- Work 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 communication and interpersonal 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 Westminster and Golden locations
What We Offer
- Direct exposure to physicians and patient care in a specialty clinic
- Valuable clinical and patient-facing hours to support future graduate school applications
- Extensive training and mentorship from experienced providers and clinical staff
- Company-sponsored Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) — with a pay increase upon certification
- Clear growth path and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative team environment with peers pursuing similar healthcare career goals
- Professional networking opportunities within the healthcare community
- If eligible: medical, dental & vision, 401(k), life & disability options, HSA, transportation benefits, and paid time off (subject to role and eligibility)
Pay & Benefits (Colorado compliance)
- Pay range for this role: $18.00 - $18.00 per hour.
- Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
- Benefits eligibility and offerings depend on job classification and length of employment.
Job Type & Important Details
- Employment type: Contract to Hire (Full-Time)
- Workplace: Fully onsite in Westminster, CO
- Commitment: Ideal for candidates able to remain in the role for 18–24 months to gain meaningful clinical experience and certification
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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