Certified Medical Assistant Jobs in Colorado
Certified Medical Assistant jobs in Colorado are among the most active in the Mountain West, with strong demand concentrated in outpatient clinics, multi-specialty physician groups, and primary care networks serving the state's fast-growing Front Range communities. The heaviest hiring runs through Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, where large systems like UCHealth, SCL Health (Intermountain), and HealthONE maintain extensive ambulatory footprints. Roles in pediatrics, family medicine, and urgent care consistently see the most openings, and Colorado employers hire across experience levels from recent graduates to seasoned clinical leads. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.
The Medical Assistant is an integral part of the patient care team and acts as the liaison between the provider and the patient to meet the medical needs of the patient.Required Behaviors:
- As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Completed a formal Medical Assistant training program -or- minimum of three (3) years working as a Medical Assistant
- BLS Certification (must be obtained within six (6) months of hire)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in related clinical or medical office setting
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establishes strong working relationships with providers while facilitating excellent patient care
- Consistently exceeds customer service expectations and communicates effectively
- Strong data entry and computer abilities in addition to proficiency when performing department specific clinical skills
- Must be able to perform accurately and quickly in a busy, stressful environment, setting priorities as to duties
- Understands and follows policy and procedure
- Builds productive interpersonal relationships in every encounter and demonstrates teamwork
- Actively participates in the department
- Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:
- Accepts the risk of exposure to job-related illness and injury which may cause long-term health problems
- Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance and when required differentiate colors accurately
- Must be able to sit and walk frequently or for long periods of time; must be able to stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist routinely
- Constant use of the computer and keyboard
- Must be able to lift greater than fifty (50) pounds and push up to three hundred (300) pounds frequently
Special Demands:
- Sets limits when dealing with angry, hostile, or sometimes verbally or physically abusive patients and families in an attempt to ensure a safe, respectful environment that will support the delivery of care
- Effectively copes and strives for balance when caring for acutely ill patients and families
Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.
The Medical Assistant is an integral part of the patient care team and acts as the liaison between the provider and the patient to meet the medical needs of the patient.Required Behaviors:
- As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Completed a formal Medical Assistant training program -or- minimum of three (3) years working as a Medical Assistant
- BLS Certification (must be obtained within six (6) months of hire)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in related clinical or medical office setting
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establishes strong working relationships with providers while facilitating excellent patient care
- Consistently exceeds customer service expectations and communicates effectively
- Strong data entry and computer abilities in addition to proficiency when performing department specific clinical skills
- Must be able to perform accurately and quickly in a busy, stressful environment, setting priorities as to duties
- Understands and follows policy and procedure
- Builds productive interpersonal relationships in every encounter and demonstrates teamwork
- Actively participates in the department
- Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:
- Accepts the risk of exposure to job-related illness and injury which may cause long-term health problems
- Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance and when required differentiate colors accurately
- Must be able to sit and walk frequently or for long periods of time; must be able to stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist routinely
- Constant use of the computer and keyboard
- Must be able to lift greater than fifty (50) pounds and push up to three hundred (300) pounds frequently
Special Demands:
- Sets limits when dealing with angry, hostile, or sometimes verbally or physically abusive patients and families in an attempt to ensure a safe, respectful environment that will support the delivery of care
- Effectively copes and strives for balance when caring for acutely ill patients and families
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Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Certified Medical Assistant Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CommonSpirit Health12
- Sea Mar Community Health Centers5
- Sunrise Community Health2
- Wellpath1
- Banner Health1
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified medical assistant jobs across Colorado.
- Current CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), or NCMA (NCCT) certification required or eligible
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program, diploma, or associate degree
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Athenahealth
- Demonstrated clinical skills including phlebotomy, vital signs, and EKG administration
- Minimum one year of front and back office medical assisting experience preferred
- Strong patient communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced clinic environment
Certified Medical Assistant Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a certified medical assistant in Colorado?
Colorado does not require a state-issued license to work as a medical assistant, but most employers require a nationally recognized certification such as the CMA credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants or the RMA from American Medical Technologists. Candidates typically complete an accredited medical assisting program at a Colorado community college or technical school, then sit for a national exam. Large Colorado health systems increasingly require certification as a condition of employment rather than an optional credential.
Which companies hire certified medical assistants in Colorado?
Employers hiring certified medical assistants in Colorado right now include CommonSpirit Health, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, and Sunrise Community Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's large integrated health systems and the state's growing network of independent urgent care and specialty clinic groups account for the majority of consistent openings.
Which Colorado cities have the most certified medical assistant jobs?
The Colorado cities with the most certified medical assistant openings are Lakewood, Colorado Springs, and Denver. The Denver metro drives the largest share of demand through its concentration of hospital campuses, ambulatory surgery centers, and multi-specialty groups, while Colorado Springs and other Front Range cities contribute steadily as regional health systems expand outpatient access across the corridor.
Are there remote certified medical assistant jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Certified medical assistant work is hands-on by nature, requiring direct patient contact for tasks like phlebotomy, injections, and vital signs, so fully remote positions make up a small share of the market. About 10% of certified medical assistant openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles tend to involve care coordination, prior authorization support, or chronic disease management by phone rather than direct clinical care.
How can I get hired as a certified medical assistant in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited medical assisting program at a Colorado community college such as Pikes Peak State College or Community College of Denver, which include externship placements at local clinics that frequently convert to job offers. UCHealth and SCL Health run new-graduate and externship pipelines specifically for candidates without prior employment history. Candidates coming from adjacent roles like medical receptionist, patient service representative, or pharmacy technician also find it easier to move into CMA positions, especially when they hold a current national certification.
Where can I find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to certified medical assistant jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search for roles that match your certification level, preferred specialty, and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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