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Certified Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery Clinic

  • Penrose Hospital
  • Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

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The posted compensation range of $18.00 - $28.21 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-456658
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Neurosurgery
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Monday through Friday, 800AM-4:30PM
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Medical Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Certified Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery Clinic

Are you a Certified Medical Assistant passionate about making a profound difference in the lives of patients undergoing neurosurgical care? Join our dedicated team where you'll be an essential partner in delivering compassionate, whole-person care within our specialized Neurosurgery Clinic. We understand the critical role MAs play in supporting our patients and physicians, and we've built a system that recognizes and elevates your expertise in this dynamic field.

Here's what sets us apart:

  • Tailored Growth for Neurosurgery MAs: We offer a dedicated Medical Assistant Clinical Ladder designed to support your growth and development specifically within the intricate and high-stakes field of neurosurgery. This means opportunities to deepen your knowledge in pre-operative assessments, post-operative care, wound management, patient education regarding surgical procedures, and neurological monitoring relevant to conditions like brain tumors, spinal disorders, and vascular malformations.
  • A Valued Voice in Neurosurgical Care: Our Medical Assistants are highly-valued team members with an important voice in shaping how we deliver neurosurgical care. Our MAs, in partnership with clinic staff and operations, have collaboratively created a structured approach to a more effective, efficient workday, ensuring appropriate workloads and a clearer path for professional development within our demanding specialty.
  • Pioneering MA Education: We're committed to the future of medical assisting. We've established one of the first-ever MA Apprenticeship programs with an accredited local college, actively educating and preparing the next generation of MAs for success, including specialized training to excel in clinics like ours.

Your Impact in our Neurosurgery Clinic:

This position assumes a pivotal supportive role, with responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the neurosurgical healthcare team and the patient/family. You will be instrumental in identifying and meeting the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients navigating complex surgical interventions of the brain and spine. You will promote the optimal health, well-being, and safety of the patient in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines, and the delegation of medical services as defined by the State Medical Practice Act.

Primary Responsibilities as a Neurosurgery MA:

  • Perform a variety of clinical tasks as directed by an authorized health care provider within our Neurosurgery Group's Scope of Practice. This may include:
    • Assisting with specialized pre-operative and post-operative assessments.
    • Preparing patients for advanced imaging (MRI, CT) and other diagnostic procedures relevant to neurosurgical planning.
    • Providing comprehensive patient education on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, pain management strategies post-surgery, and warning signs to monitor for.
    • Performing wound checks, dressing changes, and suture/staple removal as directed.
    • Managing and administering certain medications as directed.
    • Rooming patients, taking vital signs, and meticulously documenting patient histories, specifically noting neurological deficits, pain levels, and surgical site status.
  • Assist with front office duties, including scheduling consultations, follow-up appointments, pre-operative clearances, and post-operative imaging.
  • Responsible for accurate chart documentation and medical record maintenance, ensuring all surgical findings, post-operative instructions, and patient communications are precisely recorded.
  • Actively attend and/or conduct in-service presentations and seminars to facilitate personal and professional growth, with a focus on advancements and best practices in neurosurgical care.
  • Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values, especially in supporting patients and families through their critical surgical journey.

Join us and become an integral part of a team dedicated to advancing neurosurgical care and empowering our patients through every step of their treatment.

In Colorado Only: Pay Ranges Begin at $20.00 for Non-Certified Medical Assistants and $21.25 for Certified Medical Assistants.

This position requires certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following recognized certifying bodies:

  • American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA)
  • American Medical Technologist (AMT)
  • National Healthcare Association (NHA)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified Certified Medical Assistants candidates will need the following:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D., required
  • Medical Assistant certification or registration from approved organization, required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association, required

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Medical Group (CMG) offers providers a true opportunity to live their calling to care while experiencing the support of a built-in comprehensive network, vast resources, professional growth, trusted leadership, generous benefits and an amazing quality of life with locations in Colorado, Kansas and Utah. CMG is proud to connect providers and consumers through state-of-the-art technology, clinical resources and professional expertise to help people live healthier. Our coordinated services represent a full continuum of care – from preventive and early diagnoses to leading-edge treatment and life-saving critical care. CMG’s ability to deliver better health care value is the direct result of combining the best clinical tools, shared resources and medical expertise with a patient-centered approach that emphasizes CommonSpirit Mountain Region’s mission and commitment to quality, compassion and service.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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