Job Title: Experienced Medical Assistant or LPN
Location: Colorado Injury – Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years preferred in an orthopedic, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management, or musculoskeletal injury clinic
Language Requirement: Bilingual English/Spanish required
Position Summary
Colorado Injury is seeking an experienced, highly organized, bilingual Medical Assistant or LPN for our Colorado Springs clinic. This position requires a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work directly with the physician in a fast-paced orthopedic and physical medicine setting.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in an orthopedic clinic, physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic, pain management clinic, or similar musculoskeletal injury practice. Experience with phlebotomy, office-based procedures, case management, medical records, and Athena EHR is strongly preferred.
This role is ideal for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, professional, and comfortable interacting with patients, physicians, referral sources, primary care offices, insurance adjusters, and case managers.
Key Responsibilities
Work directly with the physician during patient evaluations, follow-up visits, and clinical procedures.
Perform patient intakes, including history collection, injury details, medication review, prior treatment history, and symptom updates.
Assist with office-based procedures, including patient preparation, room setup, documentation support, and post-procedure instructions.
Perform phlebotomy and other clinical duties as needed.
Update patient charts, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure clinical information is complete and current.
Assist with ordering, tracking, and following up on referrals, imaging, specialist consultations, and outside medical records.
Obtain and organize medical records from hospitals, primary care physicians, specialists, imaging centers, physical therapy clinics, chiropractic offices, and other providers.
Schedule procedures, follow-up visits, imaging appointments, and specialist referrals.
Follow up with patients regarding treatment plans, appointments, procedure instructions, outstanding records, and ongoing care needs.
Assist with case management, including tracking patient progress, coordinating care, and communicating with attorneys, insurance adjusters, referral sources, and outside providers when appropriate.
Communicate professionally with primary care physicians, specialists, referral partners, insurance adjusters, case managers, and other parties involved in patient care.
Help maintain smooth daily clinic flow and support the physician, clinical team, and front office staff as needed.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, clinic policies, documentation standards, and patient confidentiality requirements.
Qualifications
Medical Assistant certification, LPN license, or equivalent clinical experience required.
Minimum of five years of experience preferred in orthopedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management, personal injury, occupational medicine, or a related musculoskeletal clinic setting.
Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Experience with Athena EHR strongly preferred.
Experience with phlebotomy required.
Experience assisting with office procedures preferred.
Strong knowledge of medical records, referrals, imaging orders, specialist coordination, and patient follow-up.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask in a busy clinical environment.
Professional, reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
Strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Comfortable communicating with patients, physicians, attorneys, insurance adjusters, case managers, and referral sources.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is clinically experienced, mature, organized, and dependable. They are comfortable working directly with a physician, managing multiple moving parts, and helping patients navigate their care. They understand the importance of accurate documentation, timely follow-up, and professional communication.
This position requires someone who can work independently, anticipate clinic needs, and contribute positively to a busy medical practice focused on musculoskeletal injuries and patient recovery.
Compensation
Compensation is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, bilingual ability, and clinical skill set.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their clinical experience, Athena EHR experience, phlebotomy skills, and experience working in orthopedic, physical medicine, rehabilitation, pain management, or injury-related medical settings.
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
