Medical Assistant (MA) – Gap Year Opportunities for Pre-Med Graduates (Boulder County, CO

Job Description

Applications must include a resume and transcripts at the time of submission. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Are you a pre‑med college graduate ready to make the most of your gap year? Launch your career in healthcare with meaningful, hands‑on clinical experience at Boulder Medical Center (BMC). Join a collaborative, supportive team and work directly alongside patient care professionals to build the skills and confidence that will strengthen your path to becoming a healthcare provider—all while making a real difference in your local community.

BMC is a local, independent, and physician‑owned medical group with over 20 primary and specialty care departments, 90 providers, and 325+ clinical and support professionals. Since our founding by 10 physicians in 1949, we have grown and evolved to meet the needs of Boulder County and beyond. We currently have clinics located in Boulder (2 locations), Louisville, Longmont, and Erie.

Summary
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Boulder Medical Center (BMC) is seeking motivated pre‑med college graduates to join our team as Medical Assistants (MAs). This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on clinical experience during your gap year in a dynamic outpatient care setting. Ideal candidates are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare and are able to commit to 1.5–2 years of full‑time employment (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday), with occasional rotating Saturday morning shifts.

Take the next step toward your future in medicine—submit your application today to connect with a recruiter and learn more about our MA opportunities at BMC.

• Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision, flexible spending, company‑paid life insurance, voluntary benefit options, 401(k), paid time off (PTO), and six (6) paid holidays annually.
• Part‑time employees are eligible for medical/dental/vision, voluntary benefits, and 401(k).
• Day shift schedules.
• Experience working with both primary care and specialty care clinics.

• Perform clinic administrative duties, including answering incoming telephone calls, obtaining and verifying patient information, patient check‑in/out, and coordinating accurate patient appointments.
• Obtain patient medical history, vital signs, chart preparation, medication dosage and frequency, patient allergens, and assist with medical examinations.
• Maintain accurate and strict confidentiality of patient information in electronic and/or manual systems as established by appropriate protocols, regulations, and policies.
• Prepare examination rooms, ensuring proper equipment is present and rooms are adequately stocked.
• Document all aspects of the patient encounter on an electronic medical record system.

• Must be able to recognize and identify patient symptoms and use appropriate professional judgment during care.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to all four BMC sites as assigned.
• Must be available by phone to accept assignment changes as needed.

• Completion of Medical Assistant education. Certification is not required but preferred.
• Other completed medical training and proof of active certification accepted as a substitute for Medical Assistant credentials (e.g., EMT, Surgical Tech, CNA). Must have worked with the certification for 1–2 years.
• Military medical training and education with supporting documentation accepted as a substitute for Medical Assistant credentials.
• College graduates with a completed four‑year bachelor’s degree accepted as a substitute for Medical Assistant credentials. College transcripts must reflect completed health science coursework. Please submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts at the time of application.

1–2 years of experience in any industry.

$18.91–$25.21 per hour (full pay range $18.91–$28.36 per hour).

• Boulder County, CO.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. We request that you complete this data information questionnaire to keep records and comply with federal and state equal‑opportunity requirements. Refusal to complete this information will not subject any applicant or employee to adverse treatment.

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