Medical Assistant - Support Staff

Department

Student Health Center

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant – Clinical Support position plays a critical role in supporting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty and staff.  This position provides an essential role for our patients care by collecting vital signs, collecting lab specimens via venipuncture, administering vaccines, assisting medical providers with patient care/procedures, and responding to medical emergencies as part of the emergency response team.  Also performs vital duties with EKGs, lab testing procedures, medication dispensing, and taking X-rays.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Employee will screen patients, perform laboratory functions, dispense medication from outlet, special procedures and other clinical duties as assigned.

Use of Electronic Medical Records Documentation

• Documents all patient care using electronic medical records system. Records current medications, labs, procedures and patient history including immunization and insurance records using electronic records system. Communicates patient requests and follow up actions with health care staff utilizing electronic task manager.

Direct Patient Care 

• Reviews health records/immunizations and recommends action based on clinical protocol, CDC, ACIP, HIPAA and State of Colorado Statute. Administers vaccine, collects vital signs, collecting lab specimens, renders emergency treatment based on scope of practice under clinical protocol and in consultation with a precepting medical provider.  Assists medical providers with patient care, performing intakes, including performing a variety of clinical services; Responds to campus emergencies as part of the emergency response team. Performs EKG’s, lab testing procedures, medication dispensing, patient education and triage of clinical needs. If applicable, takes X-rays within their scope of practice.

Customer Service

• Provides patient education in person and over the telephone. Schedules appointments, Interfaces with patients on behalf of the medical providers relaying a variety of clinical content as requested. Maintains equipment to high standards to ensure patient safety.  Provides exceptional customer service to all students, faculty and staff of the Auraria Camus.

Cross Training to back up Immunization Office

• HEALTH CENTER ASSIGNMENTS *Provides support for Auraria Immunizations and when back up is needed in other areas of the Health Center (TBD)

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a certified Medical Assistant (MA), certified Radiology Technologist (RT), certified Phlebotomist or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

​​Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Additional Note: Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds, stoop, bend, be able to physically move patients if needed and perform CPR.

Preferred Qualifications

• Limited scope radiology certificate
• Current Radiology certificate
• Previous experience using electronic medical records system
• Patient screening/triage experience
• Previous experience performing blood draws

Work Hours

• Full Time, 40 hours per week, Exempt
• Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm
• Evenings and weekend work: N/A
• This is a 100% in-person role
• Travel: N/A

Salary for Announcement

We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $47,300 - $78,722. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Additionally, Student Affairs has committed to tying our salaries to an understanding of a living wage. To that end, we will not pay less than $47,300.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Full Consideration Date​

Complete applications received by May 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration, however applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire. 

If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Jobs Hub tab within the WorkDay Menu

​​Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Carlos Alcala

Posting Representative Email

calcala1@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.   

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. 

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.