PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Certified Medical Assistant
CommonSpirit Health · Arvada, CO
$20.46–$31.71/ hour
Medical Assistant jobs in Arvada, CO
1 open role with published pay is listed for Arvada. The CMS hospital directory lists 22 hospitals in the Arvada metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Arvada.
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- Overall prices in Denver-Aurora-Centennial run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 47% above the U.S. average (index 146.9).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Travel assignment per diem in Arvada
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $194 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,002 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,026 |
Travel medical assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area
CMS lists 22 hospitals in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area, 11 of the 16 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Castle Rock Castle Rock, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Parker Parker, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus Westminster, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Joseph Hospital Denver, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Colorado Hospital Authority Aurora, CO | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Va Eastern Colorado Healthcare System Aurora, CO | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Littleton Littleton, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Porter Denver, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital Lakewood, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Healthone Rose Denver, CO | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Jefferson County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Jefferson County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Medical Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, CO | 6 mi | — | 115,302 |
| Lakewood, CO | 9 mi | — | 156,868 |
| Boulder, CO | 14 mi | — | 106,803 |
| Longmont, CO | 23 mi | — | 99,818 |
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License and tax basics in Colorado
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Colorado taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Arvada
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Who is hiring medical assistants in Arvada?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Arvada. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Arvada.
Do I need a Colorado license to work in Arvada as a medical assistant?
Medical assistant program or equivalent experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Arvada in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Jefferson County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Arvada?
The federal per diem benchmark in Arvada is $194 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,002 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Medical Assistant pay reportArvada, CO · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Banner HealthGreeley, CO · 17 postings$26.26/ hr$18–$32
- CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO · 11 postings$26.09/ hr$18–$32
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 14 postings$23.63/ hr$21–$38
- US Oncology NetworkPueblo, CO · 2 postings$21.75/ hr$18–$26
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$20Median$26.09High$32
46 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Colorado, 39 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 46 Medical Assistant roles
- Medical Assistant MA Neurosurgery Fort CollinsPermanent$21.43–$32.15/ hour
- Medical Assistant MA Family Practice SterlingPermanent$21.43–$32.15/ hour
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