Medical Assistant - Vail Urgent Care
Vail Health, Vail, CO, United States
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square‑foot, 56‑bed hospital. This state‑of‑the‑art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
Relocation and Housing assistance available.
About The Opportunity
Responsible for independently assisting providers with patient care, maintaining patient records and completing administrative duties that assist in the management of patient care.
What You Will Do
Obtains, monitors, and records vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures; ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Fields patient phone calls promptly and in a professional manner.
Assists providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
Prepares patient for scheduled procedures, including venipunctures, injections, and initiates intravenous therapy as necessary.
Monitors medical condition of patient and reports change to appropriate provider.
Maintains patient documentation and communicates plan of care with provider including ordered diagnostics or therapeutic services.
Ensures cleanliness, adequate stock of supplies and functioning equipment in examination rooms. Replaces supplies depleted on a daily basis. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and tools. Completes shift opening and closing procedures.
Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Experience
What you will need
Minimum of 2 years experience with applicable patient care and administrative duties preferred
Ability to perform venipunctures, administer injections, and initiate intravenous therapy preferred
Basic knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules and regulations.
License(s)
One of the following is required prior to starting:
Medical Assistant:
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologist (AMT)
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcare Association
Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification Association
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant by the National Association for Health Professionals
State of Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse or valid compact state license
State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician license
CNA or EMT license pay range: $22.00 - $28.39
Medical Assistant certification pay range: $23.20 - $31.00
LPN, RN, or Paramedic pay range: $25.47 - $35.98
Certification(s)
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Education
N/A
Benefits At Vail Health Include
Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
Competitive wages
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs
Childcare reimbursement
Comprehensive Health Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Educational Programs:
Tuition Assistance
Existing Student Loan Repayment
Specialty Certification Reimbursement
Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Paid Time Off:
Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
Recreation discounts
Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay
$23.20 - $31 USD
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Relocation and Housing assistance available.
About The Opportunity
Responsible for independently assisting providers with patient care, maintaining patient records and completing administrative duties that assist in the management of patient care.
What You Will Do
Obtains, monitors, and records vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures; ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Fields patient phone calls promptly and in a professional manner.
Assists providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
Prepares patient for scheduled procedures, including venipunctures, injections, and initiates intravenous therapy as necessary.
Monitors medical condition of patient and reports change to appropriate provider.
Maintains patient documentation and communicates plan of care with provider including ordered diagnostics or therapeutic services.
Ensures cleanliness, adequate stock of supplies and functioning equipment in examination rooms. Replaces supplies depleted on a daily basis. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and tools. Completes shift opening and closing procedures.
Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Experience
What you will need
Minimum of 2 years experience with applicable patient care and administrative duties preferred
Ability to perform venipunctures, administer injections, and initiate intravenous therapy preferred
Basic knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules and regulations.
License(s)
One of the following is required prior to starting:
Medical Assistant:
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologist (AMT)
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcare Association
Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification Association
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant by the National Association for Health Professionals
State of Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse or valid compact state license
State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician license
CNA or EMT license pay range: $22.00 - $28.39
Medical Assistant certification pay range: $23.20 - $31.00
LPN, RN, or Paramedic pay range: $25.47 - $35.98
Certification(s)
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Education
N/A
Benefits At Vail Health Include
Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
Competitive wages
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs
Childcare reimbursement
Comprehensive Health Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Educational Programs:
Tuition Assistance
Existing Student Loan Repayment
Specialty Certification Reimbursement
Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Paid Time Off:
Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
Recreation discounts
Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay
$23.20 - $31 USD
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