Medical Assistant presso Colorado Springs Utilities

Medical Assistant

Our Occupational Health Clinic provides patient care and services to our employees, including injury treatment and medical surveillance. We are hiring a Medical Assistant to support our Post-Offer, Pre-Placement (POPP) program and assist with medical documentation review. The work that you will do plays a critical part in ensuring accurate testing procedures and timely reporting in partnership with Physician Assistants (PAs) and Medical Doctors (MDs).

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Conducting functional testing procedures as part of a structured Post-Offer, Pre-Placement (POPP) program
• Compiling functional test results and collaborating with PAs and MDs to support report completion
• Performing office administration, patient care, and medical surveillance testing to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and that our employees receive exceptional occupational health services
• Providing excellent customer service and patient care, including obtaining vital signs and patient history, and assisting providers with procedures
• Managing front office duties, including scheduling, records management, and referral management
• Administering vaccines and conducting medical surveillance testing (audiometric, Pulmonary Function Tests, vision screening, urine testing, respirator fit testing)
• Administering EKG, drug, and alcohol testing, along with blood/phlebotomy testing
• Maintaining medication log and preparing medication orders and processing prescription refill requests as directed by providers
• Maintaining Case Management for employees being treated for work-related injuries, including tracking referrals and obtaining outside provider and therapist notes
• Maintaining equipment and medical supplies, including conducting weekly inventory, re-ordering supplies, stocking office rooms, cleaning, and troubleshooting
• Receiving and triaging phone calls to direct appropriate care

Who You Are

• Possession of a Medical Assistant Certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required
• Demonstrated experience in an occupational health capacity
• Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting and/or graduate of an accredited vocational Medical Assistant program (or military equivalent) is valued
• Possession of an Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certificate, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a small amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those required for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a small amount, a job should be rated Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls and/or when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is small. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding work even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
• Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We don't just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: Earn up to $500 for healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and $400 in gym reimbursements
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250  annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness