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Patient Care Tech I-III – Family Medicine, Centennial

Healthcare SupportFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44k-$58k

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Job Description

  • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
  • Department: Community Practice
  • Job Title: Patient Care Tech I-III – Family Medicine, Centennial
  • Position #: 00853824 – Requisition #: 41342

Job Summary

Calling all EMTs, CNAs, and Nursing Students! Our busy Clinics are recruiting for Patient Care Techs! We need your training and skills to help our clinic run smoothly, providing our patients with top notch quality care.

The Patient Care Tech I-III (PCT) is responsible for providing patient care under the direction of a physician or another healthcare provider. The PCT works to facilitate clinic workflow, assist patients, and ensure safe, seamless delivery of care for each patient.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accurately rooms patients, obtains & records vital signs, patient history, and reason for seeking care
  • Accurately processes and records telephone messages in the patient’s medical record, according to policy
  • Assists in preparing prescription refills for providers according to policy
  • Provides patient care in a safe, comfortable, and private environment

Performs clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow as assigned, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining departmental logs, answering telephones, and taking messages, checking in patients, and scheduling patient appointments

  • Prepares and/or coordinates referrals as directed by the provider
  • Cleans exam rooms and other patient care areas between each patient

Work Location: Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Centennial, CO.

Why Join Us

Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to, Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more!

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare.

CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually.

Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why Work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

  • Medical: Multiple plan options
  • Dental: Multiple plan options
  • Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
  • Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
  • Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
  • Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
  • Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
  • Holiday Days: 15/year
  • Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
  • ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service
  • There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Patient Care Tech I

Completion of Medical Surgical Nursing One AND enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program

Patient Care Tech II

Completion of an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program and must pass both sections of the Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide competency evaluation examination (i. e., CNA Exam). Current License with the State of Colorado

OR

Completion of an accredited Patient Care Technician program and passing the National Center for Competency Testing Exam for Patient Care Technicians (i. e., NCCT). Current License with the State of Colorado

OR

Completion of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician program and passing the National Certification Exam (i. e., NREMT). Current License with the State of Colorado

One (1) year of experience in a health care-related field

Patient Care Tech III

Completion of an accredited Paramedic Certification program and passing the National Certification Exam (i. e., NREMT). Current License with the State of Colorado

One (1) year of experience in a health care-related field

Substitution (All Levels)

A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications (All Levels)

  • Associate's degree
  • One or more (1+) years of experience in a medical office/hospital setting
  • Medical office experience in area of specialty
  • EPIC and Kronos experience
  • Bilingual, Spanish-speaking
  • MS Office: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word

Conditions of Employment (All Levels)

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider-level CPR certification

  • Maintains all required licenses and certifications for the position
  • Must be able to work in-person
  • Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (All Levels)

  • Strong organizational and personal skills
  • Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills
  • Strong knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 procedures
  • Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures
  • Strong knowledge of medication and injection procedures
  • Ability to safely administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed
  • Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures
  • Ability to accurately take and record vital signs
  • Ability to accurately reconcile patient medications
  • Ability to maintain quality control standards

Ability to Identify Problems and Recommend Solutions

Ability to adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Cristine Gentert, cristine.gentert@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until 10/12/2026.

Anticipated Pay Range

  • The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:
  • Patient Care Tech I: $44,116 to $51,527
  • Patient Care Tech II: $47,813 to $55,846
  • Patient Care Tech III: $49,772 to $58,134

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases.

If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively.

In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Vital signs monitoringElectronic health recordsClinical workflow managementMedication reconciliationInjection administrationCPT codingICD-10 codingPatient schedulingClinical documentationExam room preparation

Healthcare Support Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $50k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Healthcare Support pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k≈ 10.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,758/mo≈ 48% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement 401(a) Plan with 10% Employer Contribution
Paid Time Off
22 Vacation Days