Medical Assistant/Scribe (Pre-Health or CMA/RMA) with MD

Description

Vanguard Skin Specialists is a dermatology and plastic surgery practice serving communities in southern Colorado. Our mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. This mission drives everything we do from opening offices in underserved areas to sponsoring humanitarian projects to volunteering locally and abroad. 

"We make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and the world.” -- That statement is a key part of our operating principles, and it is the motivation behind what we do. We are seeking a Medical Scribe who shares this motivation and will help create an amazing patient experience. 

Who We Are: 

• We are a multi-provider medical practice with a set of operating principle that guide us -- excellence in patient care, one-team mentality, making a positive impact in this world. We believe we are the best at what we do. 
• We are fanatical about providing the best patient care without compromise. Our teams, come in early and stay late to ensure patient concerns are addressed and our schedule is fully optimized for our patients and providers. We take care of our patients the way we would want our children, parents, and grandparents cared for. We work long, challenging days to make this happen. We expect you to help us sustain this level of excellent care. 
• We run a remarkably efficient and busy clinic. You will need to juggle many tasks while maintaining efficiency and ensuring all the small details are accounted for. Super human organization and attention to detail is a must. 
• We operate as one team. Our patients and your team members will count on you to be here, every single day, on time. If you have ever worked in a team environment, you understand how important that dedication is to your team, as well as to your personal success. 
• We believe it is possible to change the world. We give generously of our time and resources locally and around the world. 

Job and Ideal Candidate: 

Vanguard is excited to recruit for a medical assistant to support Ryan Lawrence, MD in his fast-paced clinic serving patients in southern Colorado Springs and Pueblo for general dermatology services and his high-risk skin cancer clinic. We are passionate about serving the medical dermatology needs of our patients, such as skin cancer treatment and chronic skin conditions. Our diverse team includes: 

• Team members who are applying to PA school or medical school 
• Graduates from Colorado College, UCCS, UC Boulder, and elsewhere 
• Runners, rock climbers, book worms, musicians, introverts, and extroverts 
• We’re a diverse group with one shared passion -- provide the absolute best medical care to our patients. 
• If you are preparing for PA or medical school, you will gain clinical experience working in a fast paced environment. 
• Typical candidates have a high GPA, active involvement on campus or in the community, and are bound for grad school. 
• We don’t require prior experience. We do require an unwavering commitment to excellence. We need a promise from you to push yourself to become the very best. We’ll train you and help you get there. 
• Our scribes and Medical Assistants at Vanguard have a high degree of responsibility. Our team cares for patients from the beginning to the end of each visit, taking care of everything from intake, to assisting the medical provider, to documenting visits, to handling labs and prescriptions. Our top MAs take on additional responsibilities across the practice. 
• If you are part of our pre-health program, you will also receive guidance and mentoring as you apply for grad school. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree completed at accredited 4-year university, or equivalent work experience. 
• Proven track record of working well on teams and delivering excellence. 
• Excellent verbal and written skills required. Customer service experience a plus. 
• Alignment with the values and mission of Vanguard Skin Specialists. 

Schedule:
This is a full-time position supporting Ryan Lawrence, MD and his clinic Mondays-Thursdays. Schedule will cover our Broadmoor office on Monday and Thursday and our Pueblo office Tuesday-Wednesday. Hours average 36 – 42 per week.   

This position will be available starting August 2025.  
 

Reviews: 

Vanguard Skin Specialists believes in providing regular feedback and encouraging professional development. Your first check in with HR will be approximately 90 days from your date of hire. Written annual reviews take place each fall. For individuals with less than 6 months of tenure by fall review but greater than 6 months tenure at spring review, then the initial review will take place in the spring review.   

The practice promotes from within, which provides opportunity for growth and advancement. 

Compensation & Benefits: 

Compensation is $20-23 per hour with eligibility for overtime and paid time off. The practice covers a portion of the premium for medical benefits and also offers vision, dental, and 401K. The position also comes with Paid Time Off, Graduate School Stipend, bereavement pay, Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave, ACDT Certification Stipend, Employee Discounts on products and aesthetic services. 

Physical Working Conditions: 

Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for up to 10 hours 

Must be able to lift up to 25-50 pounds 

Operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, printer, copier, scanner, or fax 

Be able to communicate accurately, effectively and frequently 

Can identify color on the computer and software used 

About Us:
Some other things you should know about us… 

• We are growing quickly 
• Our management team has been promoted from within 
• Our team has extremely high expectations of each other 
• Our clinic is busy and hard working 
• We love what we do 

Please submit your resume and cover letter. To find out more, go to www.vanguardskin.com. 

Offers of employment will be contingent on successful pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include a background check, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.  

Vanguard Skin Specialists is a privately-owned medical practice that seeks to glorify God by serving patients and the community with humility, integrity, and excellence. Vanguard’s mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. As a faith-driven organization, Vanguard will support and undertake initiatives and endeavors that support and further Vanguard’s stated purpose, mission, and values.   

Vanguard Skin Specialists strives to be a workplace of choice for professionals who see medicine as a calling. We value employees (referred to as “team members”) who come from all walks of life and religious backgrounds. Team members are not required to share or practice the founders’ religious beliefs and have the right to excuse themselves from any function which compromises their own religious convictions. Any experience of distress or felt discrimination must be reported to HR or a direct supervisor immediately.  

Vanguard Skin Specialists is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.