Bilingual Pediatric Medical Assistant

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: College of Nursing
Job Title: Bilingual Pediatric Medical Assistant
Position Location: Sheridan Health Services
3525 W. Oxford Ave | Unit G1 Denver, CO 80236
Position #: 00218300 – Requisition #:38021

Job Summary:
Nature of Work:
The Bilingual Pediatric Medical Assistant will workcollaboratively with our exceptional pediatric team, servingpatients from infancy through young adulthood (ages 0–25).This role requires flexibility to support both pediatric cliniclocations based on operational needs. The ideal candidate willdemonstrate cultural sensitivity and a strong commitment tosupporting patients with limited access to economic andhealthcare resources, both in-person and remotely via phoneor Tele-Health platforms such as Zoom. Daily responsibilitiesinclude bilingual communication (Spanish and English),translating clinical terminology for patients and colleagues, andperforming courteous patient check-in procedures using bothin-person and virtual technologies. The MA will adhere to CDCguidelines during flu seasons and pandemics and maintainstrict compliance with University and professional standards.Engagement with community partners—including public healthagencies, specialty providers, hospitals, and other healthcarefacilities—is expected. Participation in regular team huddles,meetings, and staff development sessions is required. Theposition also encourages ongoing professional growth throughCU’s robust learning and development resources.

About the Clinic:
Sheridan Health Services is a multi-site, nurse-managedfederally qualified community health center, funded through theHealth Resources and Services Administration Bureau ofPrimary Healthcare, and is a collaborative effort between theCollege of Nursing and the Sheridan School District. There aretwo convenient locations to serve community health needs,primarily for residents of Arapahoe, Denver, and Jeffersoncounties. A Youth Health Clinic is located in the SheridanSchool District Administration building. The Family HealthClinic, located in southwest Denver on the Fort Logan campus,provides services to adults and children. Notably, 65% of itsclients identify as Latinx, and 42% are best served in anotherlanguage, with Spanish being the predominant secondlanguage.
Services offered include primary care across thelifespan; prenatal and postpartum, gynecology, dentistry,pharmacy, behavioral health, and outpatient substance use treatment. Sheridan Health Services is a Patient-Centered Medical Home, and as such, we uphold a model of care thatplaces the patient at the center, incorporating the values andbeliefs of the patient in all decision-making. We extend thereach of the clinic through public health outreach, wherenursing students provide community outreach, healtheducation, and home visitation services. https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/patient-care/sheridan-health-services
 

Supervision Received:
Direct supervision will be provided by an RN for Case Management, an APN Clinical Lead, or the SHS ClinicalOperations Manager.

Examples of Duties Performed (Direct PatientCare: 70%; Administrative Responsibilities: 30%)
Utilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to:
Measure and document vital signs and notifyproviders of out-of-range values.
Review and complete medicationreconciliation.
Accurately document the patient’s chiefcomplaint and health history.
Prepare and coach patients for provider examinationsand assist providers with examinations and procedures,as needed.
Perform standard patient screening tests using appsand advanced technological tools for secure HIPAA-compliant communication workflow in the clinic (high-speed laptops, iPads, MS Teams /Jabber).
Perform phlebotomy and follow safe lab procedures forthe proper collection and handling of other labspecimens.
Perform basic wound care and first aid.
Provide patient education with regard to office policies,lab results, medications, diagnoses, treatment, plan ofcare, and follow-up phone calls.
Prepare, administer, and electronically documentmedications within scope (i.e., Depo-Provera) withprovider authorization.
Administer immunization, maintain immunizationrecords, and complete annual immunization trainingwithin the timeline set by the supervisor.
Perform clerical and administrative duties regularly andas needed, including covering front desk staff andanswering overflow incoming calls during absencesand busy times.
Courteously answer phone and scheduleappointments, fax and upload orders, internal andexternal records/reports, and prepare schooldocuments for the provider's signature.
Work with the MA team to maintain supply inventorythrough tracking and stocking, including maintenanceof sterilized instruments. Also places orders forreplacements through the Compliance Officer.
Fax prescriptions to the pharmacy as requested byproviders and participate in insurance PriorAuthorizations (PARs), as needed.
Performs additional miscellaneous job duties asassigned, including clinic grant initiatives.

At the Medical Assistant I level
Duties are limited inscope and are performed with guidance and direction fromother positions in a training and development capacity.
At the Medical Assistant I level, the focus is on developing medicalassistant skills through basic functions of the position asoutlined above, with the intent to promote after approximately 1year of experience, and completion of specific training andperformance evaluations/coaching.

At the Medical Assistant II level
Duties are similar tothose performed at level I, but the complexity of the job isdifferent.
In addition to the examples of work performed at alllevels, positions at the Medical Assistant II level: Process basic referrals and imaging study orders.
Process prior authorization requests.
Train and onboard newly hired MAs.
Perform clinical equipment quality checks routinely inaccordance with manufacturer recommendations andcompliance standards.

Work Location: Onsite
– this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver, CO.

Why Join Us:
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer
exceptional amounts ofholiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Coloradooffers an excellent benefits package, including:
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% ofyour gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefiton all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light railservice
To see what benefits are available, please visit:
https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/about/careers/benefits 

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Medical Assistant I:
Completion of an accredited medical assistantprogram.

Medical Assistant II:
Completion of an accredited medical assistantprogram.
One (1) year of experience working as a medicalassistant.

Substitutions:
Medical Assistant:
One year of medical assistant experience maysubstitute for completion of an accredited program, andis in addition to any required years of experience.
Nursing Aide / Licensed Practical Nurse / Emergency MedicalTechnician:
Completion of an accredited program, Colorado statelicensure, and years of experience in any of these fieldsmay substitute for medical assistant-specificrequirements.
Current Registered Nursing Student:
Colorado State Certified Nurse Aid licensure maysubstitute for completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
Completion of Medical/Surgical Nursing I course with apassing grade may substitute for completion of anaccredited medical assistant program.
Registered Nurse / Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery(MBBS) / Doctor of Medicine (MD):
Completion of an accredited program in any of thesefields (or similar) may substitute for completion of anaccredited medical assistant program.

Conditions of Employment:
Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPRcertification by date of hire.
Must be willing and able to speak Spanish and Englishon a daily basis to communicate clinical terminologyand speak at a conversational level in a clinical setting.
Must be willing and able to remain credentialed andensure credentialing materials stay current.
Must be willing and able to work until 8 pm ondesignated extended hours shifts as needed
Availability to work weekends on an infrequent,rotating, as-needed basis
Must be willing and able to work in a normal patientcare environment with some exposure to biologicalhazards and infectious diseases.
 

Preferred Qualifications:
Medical Assistant I:
Experience with or formal training in handlingbloodborne pathogens.
Experience with or formal training in complying withOSHA Biohazard Safety Standards.
Experience working in a Federally Qualified HealthCenter and/or Patient-Centered Medical Home environment.

Medical Assistant II:
Experience with or formal training in retrieving imagingstudies, querying patient record database (i.e.,COHRIO, or similar).
Experience with injections, vaccine administration, anddocumentation.
Experience training new hires.
Experience with or formal training in phlebotomy andpoint of care testing.
Experience with or formal training in working with apopulation/subpopulation related to the job (pediatric).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to take direction and utilize a considerabledegree of independent judgment and work priorities.
Exemplary organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Unconditional ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Proficient in using various computer applications, EHR,and other tools to communicate with staff and completeappropriate clinical documentation.
Knowledge of current medical procedures andunderstanding of basic medical terminology.
Ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with employees at all levels throughoutthe institution.
Effective interpersonal skills to work cooperatively withpatients, their families, and other members of thehealth care team.
Outstanding customer service skills.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of and ability to adhere to HIPAA and OSHAguidelines.
Basic knowledge of Colorado state immunizationrequirements.
Ability to work with both Pediatric, OB, and Adultpopulations; able to flex between clinics as staffingwarrants.

How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as theyrelate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address,phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged toapply. For COVID-19 information or vaccination requirements, please refer to the campus specific vaccination
webpage.

How to Apply
Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing HumanResources at
CON.HR@ucdenver.edu 

Screening of Applications Begins: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, butpreference will be given to complete applications receivedwithin 10/29/25. Those who do not apply by this date may ormay not be considered.

AnticipatedPay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position hasbeen established as:
Medical Assistant I: $41,600 to $43,680
Medical Assistant II: $43,680 to $45,760
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents theUniversity’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position maybe eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on yourpaycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave,health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator:
http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 

EqualEmploymentOpportunityStatement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and complies with all applicable federal, state, andlocal laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We arecommitted to creating a workplace where all individuals aretreated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individualsfrom all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans andindividuals with disabilities.

BackgroundCheckStatement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
isdedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for ourfaculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving thatgoal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against theCOVID-19 virus and other
vaccine-preventable diseases. If youwork, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinicsoperated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CUAnschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccinationand medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinicswhere you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, ifyou work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the
occupational healthmedical surveillance program