Medical Assistant (MA) – Gap Year Opportunities for Pre-Med Graduates (Boulder County, CO)

Job Description

*Applications must include both a resume and transcripts at the time of submission. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Are you a pre-med college graduate ready to make the most of your gap year? Launch your career in healthcare with meaningful, hands-on clinical experience at Boulder Medical Center (BMC). Join a collaborative, supportive team, work directly alongside patient care professionals, and build the skills and confidence that will strengthen your path to becoming a healthcare provider-all while making a real difference in your local community.

BMC is a local, independent, and physician-owned medical group with over 20 primary and specialty care departments, 90 providers, and 325 clinical and support professionals. Since our founding by 10 physicians in 1949, we have grown and evolved to meet the needs of Boulder County and beyond.

We currently have clinics located in Boulder (2 locations), Louisville, Longmont, and Erie.

Summary

Boulder Medical Center (BMC) is seeking motivated pre-med college graduates to join our team as Medical Assistants (MAs). This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience during your gap year in a dynamic outpatient care setting.

Ideal candidates are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare and are able to commit to 1.5-2 years of full-time employment (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday), with occasional rotating Saturday morning shifts.

Take the next step toward your future in medicine-submit your application today to connect with a recruiter and learn more about our MA opportunities at BMC.

*Applications must include both a resume and transcripts at the time of submission. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Job Perks

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical / dental / vision, flexible spending, company-paid life insurance as well as voluntary benefit options, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays annually.
• Part-time employees are eligible for medical/dental/vision, voluntary benefits, and 401(k).
• Day shift schedules.
• Experience working with both primary care and specialty care clinics.
  
  

Job Duties

• Perform clinic administrative duties, including but not limited to, answering incoming telephone calls, obtaining and/or verifying patient information, patient check in/out, coordinate and facilitate accurate patient appointment
• Obtain patient medical history, vital signs, chart preparation, medication dosage and frequency, patient allergens, and assist with medical examinations
• Maintain accurate and strict confidentiality of patient information in electronic and/or manual systems as established by the appropriate protocols, regulations, and policies
• Preparing examination room, ensuring proper equipment is present and room is adequately stocked
• Document all aspects of the patient encounter on an electronic medical record system
  
  

Required Experience

• Must be able to recognize and identify patient's symptoms and use appropriate professional judgment in course of action.
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to and work at all four (4) BMC sites, as assigned.
• Must be available by phone to accept assignment changes as needed.
  
  

Education Requirements(one Of The Following Options)

• Completion of Medical Assistant education. *Certification is not required but preferred.
• Other completed medical training, education, and proof of active certification is an acceptable substitution of MedicalAssistant specific credentials. Must have worked with the certification 1-2 years (Examples include but are not limited to: EMT, Surgical Tech, CNA, etc.).
• Military medical training and education with supporting documentation is an acceptable substitution of MedicalAssistant specific credentials.
• College graduates with a completed four (4) year bachelor's degree is an acceptable substitution of MedicalAssistant specific credentials.*College transcripts must reflect completed health science course work. Please submit a copy of your unofficial college transcripts at the time of applying.
  
  

Experience

• 1-2 years' experiencein any industry
  
  

The starting hourly pay range for this position is commensurate with experience:

• $18.91 - $25.21/hour (full pay range is $18.91 - $28.36)
  
  

This position will be posted for a minimum of three days, subsequently until filled.

Location(s):

• Boulder County, CO.
  
  

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