Medical Assistant Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO
Medical assistants are among the most-posted healthcare jobs in Colorado Springs, with UCHealth alone listing dozens of openings and Peak Vista paying $21.43 to $31.07 an hour plus a sign-on bonus. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to get started.
Current medical assistant Openings in Colorado Springs, CO
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Medical Assistant Work in Colorado Springs
Medical assistant jobs in the Springs follow the outpatient clinics, and the clinics follow the growth. The north side is the busiest cluster, with Children's Hospital Colorado's specialty clinics on Briargate Parkway and UCHealth primary care and specialty offices spread from Memorial North to Interquest. On the east and central side, Peak Vista Community Health Centers runs its walk-in clinic, behavioral health and Developmental Disabilities Health Center on North Academy Boulevard and its pediatric clinic on International Circle.
Demand is steady because the metro keeps adding patients: military families tied to Fort Carson, Peterson and Schriever, retirees, and fast-growing neighborhoods out Powers Boulevard and up toward Monument. Colorado's pay transparency law also works in your favor here, since every posting shows its pay range before you apply.
Top Colorado Springs Employers Hiring Medical Assistants
These Colorado Springs employers are posting medical assistant openings on their own careers sites:
- UCHealth - the region's largest health system lists Medical Assistant I, primary care, specialty and radiation therapy MA roles across its Colorado Springs clinics.
- Peak Vista Community Health Centers - the community health center network hires MAs for its walk-in clinic, pediatrics, behavioral health and Developmental Disabilities Health Center, plus lead MA roles.
- Children's Hospital Colorado - the pediatric system hires MAs for Briargate outpatient specialty care and its orthopedics clinic, with posted pay of about $19 to $29 an hour.
- CommonSpirit Health - the Penrose-St. Francis system recruits certified medical assistants for its Colorado Springs primary care clinics.
Medical Assistant Salaries in Colorado Springs
- Entry level: about $19 to $22 per hour for new MAs and recent program graduates.
- Experienced: roughly $22 to $27 per hour with certification and a few years in a clinic.
- Senior / lead: $27 to $31 per hour for lead MAs, specialty clinic MAs and experienced certified staff.
These are estimates built from posted ranges at local employers, including Children's Hospital Colorado at $19.18 to $28.77 and Peak Vista at $21.43 to $31.07. National certification, specialty experience such as orthopedics or pediatrics, bilingual skills and lead duties move pay up, and hospital-owned clinics tend to offer stronger benefits than small private practices.
How to Become a Medical Assistant in Colorado Springs
Colorado does not license medical assistants. There is no state exam or registration; MAs work under tasks delegated and supervised by a physician or other licensed provider under Colorado Medical Board rules. Most employers prefer, and some require, a national certification such as CMA, RMA or CCMA. Locally, Pikes Peak State College offers a Medical Assistant certificate and an associate degree through its Health Sciences division, both built to prepare you for a national certification exam.
What the Job Involves
Medical assistants room patients, take vital signs and health histories, give injections and immunizations when delegated, collect specimens, assist providers with exams and procedures, and keep the schedule moving. Much of the day is spent in the electronic health record, entering information, handling refill requests and calling patients with instructions.
Skills Employers Look For
- National MA certification (CMA, RMA or CCMA)
- Accurate vital signs, injections and specimen collection
- Electronic health record experience, often Epic
- BLS certification
- Bilingual English and Spanish, valued at community clinics
- Patience and clear communication with children and families
Career Path and Advancement
Colorado Springs MAs often move from Medical Assistant I to specialty or lead MA roles at UCHealth, Children's or Peak Vista, and some step into clinic coordinator or practice operations jobs. Many use the role as a bridge to nursing: Pikes Peak State College's practical nursing and associate nursing programs and UCCS's Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing let working MAs move up to LPN or RN without leaving the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do medical assistants need a license in Colorado Springs?
No. Colorado has no state license or registration for medical assistants. Employers decide what certification they want, and many Colorado Springs clinics prefer or require a national credential such as CMA, RMA or CCMA.
How much do medical assistants make in Colorado Springs?
New medical assistants generally start around $19 to $22 an hour, and experienced certified MAs earn about $22 to $27. Posted ranges at Peak Vista reach $31.07 an hour for experienced staff.
How long does medical assistant training take in Colorado Springs?
Certificate programs are the faster route, usually a year or less, while an associate degree such as the one at Pikes Peak State College takes about two years of full-time study. After finishing, most graduates sit for a national certification exam.
Which Colorado Springs clinics hire new medical assistants?
UCHealth posts Medical Assistant I openings alongside its specialty MA roles, and Peak Vista hires across its walk-in, pediatric and behavioral health clinics. Children's Hospital Colorado's Briargate clinics also post MA roles. Read each posting for its experience and certification requirements before you apply.
What hours do medical assistants work in Colorado Springs?
Most clinic MA jobs run on weekdays. Children's Hospital Colorado's Briargate postings, for example, list eight-hour shifts between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and some roles are part time at 32 hours a week.
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