CO - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Medical Assistant (Full-Time, In-Person)

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Organization: Gastro Care Partners
Position Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt | In-Person

Join the Team That Makes Every Patient's Journey Exceptional!

Gastro Care Partners is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and patient-focused full-time Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care by supporting our providers, assisting with clinical procedures, and ensuring every patient feels welcomed, informed, and cared for throughout their visit.

In alignment with our mission to deliver exceptional, patient-centered gastroenterology care, this role is essential in providing high-quality clinical support while promoting patient safety, comfort, and positive outcomes. The Medical Assistant serves as an integral member of the care team by preparing patients for examinations, coordinating clinical workflows, maintaining accurate medical records, and assisting providers in delivering efficient, compassionate care.

At Gastro Care Partners, our vision is to be the leading gastroenterology partner recognized for transforming patient care, clinical excellence, and care coordination. As a Medical Assistant, you will directly contribute to that vision by helping create a seamless patient experience, fostering strong provider-patient relationships, and ensuring every interaction reflects our commitment to excellence.

Our work is grounded in the following core values, which guide every interaction and decision:

• Patient First: Every interaction prioritizes empathy, respect, and exceptional service
• Integrity: We act with honesty, accountability, and transparency
• Excellence: We are committed to accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Teamwork: We collaborate to support patients, providers, and each other
• Innovation: We embrace opportunities for continuous improvement that enhance access, efficiency, and patient outcomes while recognizing the importance of work-life balance and fostering a supportive environment that promotes the well-being of our employees.

Work Authorization & Residency Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment. Gastro Care Partners does not provide employment visa sponsorship now for this position. Additionally, employees hired for this position must reside in the State of Colorado no later than their first day of employment and maintain residency in Colorado.

Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient care, including obtaining and documenting vital signs, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, and assisting with repositioning as needed.
• Accurately collect, document, and maintain patient medical histories, vital statistics, test results, and other pertinent clinical information within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Observe, monitor, and promptly communicate changes in patient condition to the physician, RN, or appropriate clinical team member.
• Assist with patient discharge by reviewing instructions, coordinating follow-up care, and ensuring patients leave with the information and resources they need.
• Prepare examination and procedure rooms by ensuring equipment is clean, functioning properly, and stocked with necessary medical supplies.
• Maintain clinical equipment and inventory by cleaning, troubleshooting, organizing, stocking, and reordering medical supplies as needed.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, OSHA, HIPAA, and organizational policies to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties, including scheduling appointments, answering phones, filing, scanning, patient registration, insurance verification, data entry, and other front-office support as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, front office staff, and other members of the healthcare team to provide coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and ongoing education to support professional growth and organizational excellence.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet the operational needs of the clinic.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant (Preferred)
• BLS certification required
• Experience with GI or Pain Management (Preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Knowledge of GCP, federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and mobility as needed.
• Maintain manual dexterity to perform clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, drawing blood, administering injections, and using medical equipment.
• Visual and auditory ability to accurately assess patients, read medical records, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining attention to detail

Work Environment

• Full-time, in-person position in a clinical office setting
• Regular interaction with patients, providers, and clinical staff
• Fast-paced environment requiring professionalism, adaptability, and teamwork

Salary : $18 - $21