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Pre Analytical Assistant Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Nextcare, Inc.

Medical Assistant Urgent Care

Aurora, CO · On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

Maintain orderly, verifiable, and audit-ready logs for all pre-analytical, analytical, and post ... The medical assistant candidate has completed an APPROVED Medical Assistant Training Program*

University of Colorado

Research Services Professional

Aurora, CO

$18.25 - $25.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test process and evaluate results produced ... Document lab results, assist in manuscript preparation, and create visual data representations ...

University of Colorado

Research Services Professional

Aurora, CO · On-site

$18.25 - $25.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test process and evaluate results produced ... Document lab results, assist in manuscript preparation, and create visual data representations ...

DM Construction

Be Seen First

Pre-Construction Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... · Assist in preparing project estimates, budgets, and cost analyses · Develop and maintain ... the pre-construction phase. · Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations. · ...

DM Construction

Pre-Construction Engineer

Longmont, CO · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... · Assist in preparing project estimates, budgets, and cost analyses · Develop and maintain ... the pre-construction phase. · Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations. · ...

Denver Urban Renewal Authority

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Accounting Analyst I

Denver, CO · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Financial Reporting & Analysis * Assist with cash flow reporting and other financial analyses as ... Qualified applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment background screening. DURA ...

Suncor

Legal Assistant - US Legal Affairs

Commerce City, CO · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Annual incentive bonus program with a 20% target, 401(k) plan with up to a 6% vested match, pre-tax ... Track historical legal vendor information, rates, discounts; conduct related analysis * Assist with ...

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How much do pre analytical assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for pre analytical assistant in Colorado is $19.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.91 and $22.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pre analytical assistant?

Pre Analytical Assistants are healthcare professionals who support laboratory operations by handling specimens before they are analyzed. Their main duties include receiving, labeling, and preparing samples such as blood, urine, or tissue for testing. They ensure that specimens are correctly identified and processed according to strict protocols, minimizing errors and maintaining patient safety. This role is essential for efficient workflow in clinical laboratories, as it helps ensure timely and accurate test results.

What are the main responsibilities of a pre analytical assistant in a clinical laboratory setting?

As a Pre Analytical Assistant, your primary duties involve receiving, labeling, and preparing patient specimens for laboratory analysis. You'll be responsible for verifying patient information, ensuring proper sample storage, and maintaining accurate records within the lab's information system. Collaboration with phlebotomists, couriers, and lab technologists is common to ensure timely and accurate processing of specimens. Attention to detail and following strict protocols are essential, as errors in this stage can impact downstream testing and patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pre analytical assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pre Analytical Assistant, you need a solid understanding of specimen collection protocols, attention to detail, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), specimen labeling equipment, and safe handling procedures is essential. Strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure help you excel in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate specimen processing, minimizing errors, and maintaining the workflow of the laboratory.

What is the difference between Pre Analytical Assistant vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectPre Analytical AssistantLaboratory Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification preferredHigh school diploma or associate degree; relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentClinical labs, hospitals, diagnostic centersResearch labs, clinical labs, industrial settings
Job FocusSample collection, preparation, data entrySample analysis, testing, equipment operation
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, diagnostic labsResearch institutions, hospitals, biotech companies

Pre Analytical Assistants primarily handle sample collection and preparation, supporting laboratory workflows, while Laboratory Technicians perform detailed testing and analysis. Both roles are essential in clinical and research labs, but they differ in responsibilities and skill requirements.

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Infographic showing various Pre Analytical Assistant job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,437 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Medical Assistant Urgent Care

Nextcare, Inc.

Aurora, CO • On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides patient care services in the back office medical setting, which will meet the specific needs of the patient.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Performs the essential functions as defined as by the appropriate Skills Competency
  • Compliance with established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control
  • Implements infection control policies throughout the course of patient care and other job
  • Complies with personal protective equipment policy necessary for protection from exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious disease and other hazardous substances. Observes and communicates changes in the patient's condition to the provider on
  • Assists provider with exams, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care under direct
  • Participates in the completion of the emergency equipment daily checklist, as well as any assigned duties and tasks necessary to maintain compliance with Federal and State
  • Participates in education programs and attends meetings as
  • Dispenses prescriptions and medications per policy
  • Follows and complies with standing orders policy; recognizes when the provider on duty is necessary based on patient presentation and policy guidance
  • Administers medications per policy and adheres to all safety protocols and procedures for medication administration.
  • Notifies the provider on duty promptly of all unusual patient occurrences including medication events on an incident
  • Promptly notifies the Clinic Manager of patient or employee safety
  • Follows guidelines and requirements of laboratory and clinical accreditation
  • Treats patients and co-workers consistent with the NextCare Mission Statement, Vision, Values and Performance
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or described by Company

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Analytical Testing: Perform moderate-complexity clinical testing across authorized disciplines (e.g., Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis) in strict accordance with the laboratory's COLA-approved SOP manual.
  • Quality Control & Calibration: Execute and document daily instrument calibrations, quality control (QC) tracking, and corrective actions for out-of-range values prior to reporting patient results.
  • COLA Inspection Readiness: Maintain orderly, verifiable, and audit-ready logs for all pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical activities to ensure seamless biennial COLA on-site surveys.
  • Competency & Training: Participate in mandatory, documented competency assessments (semiannually in the first year of employment, and annually thereafter) covering all six CLIA-mandated elements.
  • Proficiency Testing (PT): Successfully test and document blind proficiency testing samples exactly like patient specimens, adhering to strict anti-commingling regulations.
  • Specimen & EMR Processing: Accession, process, centrifuge, and evaluate sample integrity, reporting data accurately into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
  • Critical Value Notification: Promptly recognize critical, life-threatening results and follow immediate notification protocols to the attending Texas healthcare provider.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Candidates in Arizona
Education: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; and meets the criteria in sections 1, or 2 or 3 below.
  1. The medical assistant candidate has completed an APPROVED Medical Assistant Training Program*.
    • Certification is not required but is

"Approved medical assistant training program," means a program accredited by one of the following two- accreditation organizations:
  • The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health (CAAHEP); or
  • The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); or

* Recruiter will verify that the candidate has completed an APPROVED Medical Assistant Training Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
  1. The medical assistant candidate has completed an UNAPPROVED medical assistant training program AND
    • Certification* is

Successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the following two agencies:
  • National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA); or
  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Certifying organizations accepted in Arizona by the NCCA are:
(CMA) Certified Medical Assistant
  • exam and certification is administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or

(RMA) Registered Medical Assistant
  • exam and certification are approved for medical assistants that meet the American Medical Technologists (AMT) criteria; or

(CCMA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • exam and certification are administered by the National Healthcare Association (NHA); or

(NCMA) National Certified Medical Assistant
  • certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); or

(CMAC) Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
  • exam and certification administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

*Recruiter will verify the medical assistant has documentation of certification by an organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, or American National Standards Institute.
  1. The medical assistant candidate is eligible for hire if they meet one of the following three (3) criteria within A., or B., or

The medical assistant candidate completed an UNAPPROVED medical assistant training program AND Was Employed as a medical assistant for one (1) year or more after program completion must have occurred prior to February 2, 2000,*; or
*Candidates must complete the Arizona Medical Assistant Candidate Employment Attestation
  1. The medical assistant candidate was directly supervised by the SAME physician, physician group, or physician assistant for a minimum of 2000 hours (approximately working 40 hours/week for 12 months) prior to February 2, 2000,*; or

*Candidates must complete the Arizona Medical Assistant Candidate Employment Attestation
  1. The medical assistant completed a United States Armed Forces medical services training program*.

*Candidates must complete the Arizona Medical Assistant Candidate Employment Attestation
*Recruiter will verify that the candidate has completed and satisfied the Human Resources attestation requirement to meet the criteria above.
  1. The following Emergency Medical Services (EMS) credentials are eligible for hire in a lesser role under the Clinical Care Specialist (CCS) job

  • AEMT*
  • EMT-I* (Intermediate)
  • EMT-P* (Paramedic)
  • Paramedic*

*Recruiter:
  • Will verify the EMS candidate credentials based on the recruiter reference

  • If the candidate's EMS license or certification is not current, they must have worked in a position similar or greater than the MA/CCS position within the 3 previous

  • Will ensure that candidates with EMS credentials accepting a position as an MA/CCS signs the NextCare Candidate Credentials Recertification and Renewal Acknowledgement regarding potential LPN license renewal

  1. LPNs are eligible for hire into the lesser role under Clinical Care Specialist (CCS) job description in the state of Arizona. The licensed LPN may only perform medical assistant duties when they are hired under the MA/CCS job description.*

*Recruiter:
  • Will verify the LPNs completion of LPN education and

  • If the candidate's LPN license is not current, they must have worked in a position similar or greater than the MA/CCS position within the 3 previous

  • Will ensure that an LPN accepting a position as an MA/CCS signs the NextCare Candidate Credentials Recertification and Renewal Acknowledgement regarding potential LPN license renewal

Employed in all states other than Arizona
(e.g., Colorado, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska*, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming)
Education: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; and meets the criteria in sections 1, or 2 or 3 below.
  1. The medical assistant candidate has completed an APPROVED Medical Assistant Training Program*.
    • Certification is not required but is

"Approved medical assistant training program," means a program accredited by one of the following two-accreditation organizations:
  • The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health (CAAHEP); or
  • The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); or
  • The U.S. Department of Education (DAPIP)

*Recruiter will verify that the candidate has completed an APPROVED Medical Assistant Training Program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health; or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); or the U.S. Department of Education DAPIP
  1. The medical assistant candidate has completed an UNAPPROVED medical assistant training program AND
    • Certification* is

Successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the following two agencies:
  • National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA); or
  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI); or

Certifying organizations accepted by the NCCA are:
(CMA) Certified Medical Assistant
  • exam and certification is administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or

(RMA) Registered Medical Assistant
  • exam and certification are approved for medical assistants that meet the American Medical Technologists (AMT) criteria; or

(CCMA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • exam and certification are administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); or

(NCMA) National Certified Medical Assistant
  • certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); or

(CMAC) Clinical Medical Assistant Certification
  • exam and certification administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

*Recruiter will verify the medical assistant has documentation of certification by an organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, or American National Standards Institute.
  1. The medical assistant candidate may be hired if they meet one of the following three (3) criteria within A., or B., or

  1. The medical assistant candidate completed an UNAPPROVED medical assistant training program AND
    • Employed as a medical assistant for one (1) year or more after program completion;

*Candidates must complete the All States Except Arizona Medical Assistant Candidate Employment Attestation.
  1. The medical assistant candidate was directly supervised by a maximum of three physician(s), physician group(s), physician assistant(s), or nurse practitioner(s) for a minimum of 2000 hours total (approximately working 40 hours/week for 12 months)*.

*Candidates must complete the All States Except Arizona Medical Assistant Candidate Employment Attestation.
  1. The medical assistant completed a United States Armed Forces medical services training program*.

*Candidates must complete the All States Except Arizona Medical Assistant Candidate Employment Attestation.
*Recruiter will verify that the candidate has completed and satisfied the Human Resources attestation to meeting the criteria above.
  1. The following EMS Credentials may work in a lesser role as an MA/CCS.
  • Advanced EMT (AEMT )*
  • EMT Intermediate (EMT-I)*
  • EMT Paramedic *
  • Paramedic (Medic)*

*Recruiter:
  • Will verify the EMS candidate credentials based on the state reference

  • If the candidate's EMS license or certification is not current, they must have worked in a position similar or greater than the MA/CCS position within the 3 previous

  • Will ensure that candidates with EMS credentials accepting a position as an MA/CCS signs the NextCare Candidate Credentials Recertification and Renewal Acknowledgement regarding potential LPN license renewal

  1. LPNs are eligible for hire into the less role under the MA/CCS job description in the following

The LPN may only perform medical assistant duties at NextCare to remain within the state standards, which stipulate that a physician assistant may NOT supervise the LPN.
Michigan* North Carolina* Oklahoma* Wyoming* Kansas* Colorado*
*Recruiter:
  • Will verify the LPNs completion of LPN education and

  • If the candidate's LPN license is not current, they must have worked in a position similar to or greater than the MA/CCS position within the 3 previous

  • Will ensure that an LPN accepting a position as an MA/CCS signs the NextCare Candidate Credentials Recertification and Renewal Acknowledgement regarding potential LPN license renewal

In the following states LPNs may be hired under there LPN licensure credentials and verification of education and diploma from a state approved LPN school.
Missouri* Nebraska* Texas* Virginia*
*Recruiter:

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