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As our Medical Assistant II, you will assume a crucial supportive role, collaborating with the healthcare team and patients/families to identify and meet their comprehensive needs while promoting optimal health, well-being, and safety.
Every day you will perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by providers, meticulously maintain accurate chart documentation, participate in professional development, and potentially assist with front office duties, all while contributing to an efficient and patient-focused work environment.
To be successful in this role, you will be a Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT) with a commitment to patient care standards, strong clinical skills, and personal accountability for relationship-based care and our organizational mission. Your dedication to growth within our MA Clinical Ladder is highly valued.
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Assess patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs through observation, interview, review of medical records & clinical data, and evaluate patient's response and report to responsible provider to ensure optimal patient outcome.
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Demonstrate competency in a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions including but not limited to vital signs, mini treatments/procedures, prevention services, previsit planning and postvisit follow up, medication refills per protocol for existing treatment plans and ensures patient flow through the clinic is efficient.
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Contributes to the development and implementation of patient plan of care and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; determine presence/absence of barriers to active participation in the individualized care plan and ability to selfmanage their health conditions, with the purpose of planning patient care and care coordination.
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Provide patient/family education through assessment of patient/family, health literacy, barriers to learning readiness, needs, and ability, then provide teaching and evaluate effectiveness of teaching; patient engagement.
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Encourage patient engagement in the healthcare partnership through the use of motivational interviewing, evidencebased selfmanagement support protocols, tools, and teachback methodology.
- Precepts and mentors new staff or medical assistant students as needed.
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High School Diploma/G.E.D.
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BLS through American Heart Association
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Nationally Certified as a Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant by one of the following: AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCCT
- Successful completion of all Medical Assistant Core Skills, as well as additional competencies which are specialty specific, as defined within the Scope of Practice for Medical Assistants
Preferred
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Completion of Medical Assisting Program/Trade/Technical School
- Completion of EMT Program/Trade/Technical School
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs’ community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit.
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Pay Range
$18.00 - $31.61 /hour
As our Medical Assistant II, you will assume a crucial supportive role, collaborating with the healthcare team and patients/families to identify and meet their comprehensive needs while promoting optimal health, well-being, and safety.
Every day you will perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by providers, meticulously maintain accurate chart documentation, participate in professional development, and potentially assist with front office duties, all while contributing to an efficient and patient-focused work environment.
To be successful in this role, you will be a Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT) with a commitment to patient care standards, strong clinical skills, and personal accountability for relationship-based care and our organizational mission. Your dedication to growth within our MA Clinical Ladder is highly valued.
-
Assess patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs through observation, interview, review of medical records & clinical data, and evaluate patient's response and report to responsible provider to ensure optimal patient outcome.
-
Demonstrate competency in a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions including but not limited to vital signs, mini treatments/procedures, prevention services, previsit planning and postvisit follow up, medication refills per protocol for existing treatment plans and ensures patient flow through the clinic is efficient.
-
Contributes to the development and implementation of patient plan of care and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; determine presence/absence of barriers to active participation in the individualized care plan and ability to selfmanage their health conditions, with the purpose of planning patient care and care coordination.
-
Provide patient/family education through assessment of patient/family, health literacy, barriers to learning readiness, needs, and ability, then provide teaching and evaluate effectiveness of teaching; patient engagement.
-
Encourage patient engagement in the healthcare partnership through the use of motivational interviewing, evidencebased selfmanagement support protocols, tools, and teachback methodology.
- Precepts and mentors new staff or medical assistant students as needed.
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High School Diploma/G.E.D.
-
BLS through American Heart Association
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Nationally Certified as a Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant by one of the following: AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCCT
- Successful completion of all Medical Assistant Core Skills, as well as additional competencies which are specialty specific, as defined within the Scope of Practice for Medical Assistants
Preferred
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Completion of Medical Assisting Program/Trade/Technical School
- Completion of EMT Program/Trade/Technical School
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs’ community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit.
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Pay Range
$18.00 - $31.61 /hour
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Who's Hiring
- Orlando Health111
- UNC Health108
- CHRISTUS Health95
- Ascension67
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- Healthcare & Medical Services452
- Education19
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified medical assistant jobs.
- Active CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) certification
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks
- Experience performing phlebotomy and processing lab specimens
- Ability to take vital signs, assist with exams, and administer injections
- High school diploma or equivalent plus completion of an accredited medical assistant program
- Strong patient communication skills in a fast-paced clinical environment
Tips for Your Certified Medical Assistant Job Search
List your certification prominently
Put your CMA or RMA credential directly after your name at the top of your resume. Hiring managers and ATS systems scan for certification status first, and burying it in a summary paragraph costs you interview callbacks in a competitive applicant pool.
Match your skills to each posting
Pull the exact clinical and administrative terms from each job description, such as electronic health record platforms, phlebotomy, or vital signs documentation, and mirror that language in your work history. Generic resumes underperform in medical office hiring because screening is highly keyword-driven.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certified medical assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target specialties that match your experience
Certified medical assistant roles in dermatology, cardiology, and pediatrics require different daily tasks. Filter your search by specialty when possible and tailor your resume to reflect hands-on experience with that patient population, even if it came from clinicals or a limited rotation.
Prepare for a clinical skills assessment
Many medical offices include a hands-on or scenario-based skills check covering injections, EKG setup, or rooming procedures before extending an offer. Review your clinical competencies and practice articulating each step out loud so you can walk an interviewer through your process confidently.
Negotiate start date before you accept
Medical offices often need coverage quickly and may pressure you to commit to an unrealistic start date. Confirm you have enough time to complete a background check, drug screen, and any required immunization verification before signing an offer, or you risk starting behind on credentialing.
Certified Medical Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certified medical assistants?
The companies hiring the most certified medical assistants right now include Orlando Health, UNC Health, and CHRISTUS Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, South Carolina, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Multi-site physician groups and large urgent care networks tend to post the highest volumes consistently.
How many certified medical assistant jobs are remote?
About 4% of certified medical assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the primarily in-person nature of clinical work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are prior authorization coordination, patient scheduling, and remote patient monitoring support roles where hands-on clinical tasks are not required.
How do you become a certified medical assistant?
You complete an accredited medical assistant program, which is typically offered at community colleges and vocational schools and combines classroom instruction with a clinical externship. After graduating, you sit for a national certification exam such as the CMA through the AAMA or the RMA through AMT. Passing earns your credential, and most employers require it before hire.
Can you get hired as a certified medical assistant with no experience?
Yes, entry-level certified medical assistant positions regularly go to candidates whose only hands-on experience comes from their program externship. Highlight the clinical setting where you completed your externship, the procedures you performed, and the patient volume you worked with. Urgent care clinics and large primary care networks tend to be the most open to new graduates who hold active certification.
What does the certified medical assistant interview process look like?
Most certified medical assistant interviews start with a phone screen focused on your certification status and availability, followed by an in-person interview with the office manager or lead clinician. You may be asked to walk through how you room a patient, draw blood, or handle a difficult patient interaction. Some practices add a brief clinical skills check or shadow shift before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from physician offices, urgent care clinics, specialty practices, and health systems across the United States. Find roles that match your certification, experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing.
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