Medical Assistant - Pre Med Track
This entry-level Medical Assistant role is designed for recent graduates pursuing advanced healthcare education, offering hands-on patient care experience and direct collaboration with physicians in a specialty clinic. The position provides comprehensive training, clinical exposure, and opportunities for certification and career advancement, supporting candidates in building valuable clinical hours and professional skills essential for future medical, PA, or nursing school applications.
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 role is designed for pre-med/pre-health candidates who want direct clinical experience and exposure to physicians in a specialty clinic setting. You will:
- Support patients from check-in through check-out to ensure a positive experience
- Room patients, record vitals and medical histories, and capture clinical information accurately
- Scribe physician visits and document assessments, plans and orders in the EMR
- Present concise patient updates to providers prior to appointments
- Assist with referrals, orders, scheduling follow-ups and basic care coordination
- Work closely with providers and clinical staff to maintain efficient clinic flow
- Participate in training and mentoring to build clinical skills and accumulate patient-facing hours
What We’re Looking For
- 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, professionalism, and reliability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Commitment to the role for approximately 18–24 months
- Reliable transportation for occasional travel between regional clinic locations
Preferred (but not required):
- Clinical scribing or EMR familiarity
- Experience with basic patient care or volunteer clinical hours
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $18.00 / hour (starting rate). Pay increases possible after certification and based on performance.
- Position type: Contract-to-hire, full-time (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Benefits (subject to eligibility and change): medical, dental & vision; 401(k); HSA; voluntary life/AD&D; short- and long-term disability; employee assistance program; paid time off (per policy)
- Company-sponsored Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) and pay increase on certification
Schedule & Location
- Full-time, onsite position based in Eldorado Springs, CO.
- Contract-to-hire with hands-on clinic hours; occasional travel to nearby clinic sites may be required.
Why Join (Career Impact)
- Direct exposure to physicians and specialty care—ideal for pre-med/pre-health candidates seeking meaningful clinical hours
- Structured training, mentorship and a clear advancement path
- Company-paid CCMA training and credentialing to strengthen future graduate school applications
- Network with clinicians and peers pursuing similar healthcare careers
Additional Details & Compliance
- Employment with Confidential Client (via Careertakes). This posting follows federal and state hiring laws; applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of any protected characteristic.
- Use of AI in hiring: AI tools may be used to assist with parts of the hiring process (sourcing or screening). Final hiring decisions are made by people.
- Reasonable accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please request it through the Careertakes platform.
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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