Medical Assistant - Vail Urgent Care
Vail Health Hospital, Vail, CO, United States
About Vail Health
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.
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
Obtain, monitor, and record vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures; ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Field patient phone calls promptly and in a professional manner.
Assist providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
Prepare patient for scheduled procedures, including venipunctures, injections, and initiate intravenous therapy as necessary.
Monitor medical condition of patient and report changes to appropriate provider.
Maintain patient documentation and communicate plan of care with provider including ordered diagnostics or therapeutic services.
Ensure cleanliness, adequate stock of supplies and functioning equipment in examination rooms; replace supplies depleted on a daily basis; clean and sterilize equipment and tools; complete shift opening and closing procedures.
Role model 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.
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
Certification(s)
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Education
N/A
Benefits at Vail Health Include
Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
Competitive wages
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs
Childcare reimbursement
Medical
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
Hourly Pay: $23.20 – $31 USD (based upon relevant education and experience per hour).
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
As set forth in Vail Health Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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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.
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
Obtain, monitor, and record vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures; ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Field patient phone calls promptly and in a professional manner.
Assist providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
Prepare patient for scheduled procedures, including venipunctures, injections, and initiate intravenous therapy as necessary.
Monitor medical condition of patient and report changes to appropriate provider.
Maintain patient documentation and communicate plan of care with provider including ordered diagnostics or therapeutic services.
Ensure cleanliness, adequate stock of supplies and functioning equipment in examination rooms; replace supplies depleted on a daily basis; clean and sterilize equipment and tools; complete shift opening and closing procedures.
Role model 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.
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
Certification(s)
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Education
N/A
Benefits at Vail Health Include
Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
Competitive wages
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs
Childcare reimbursement
Medical
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
Hourly Pay: $23.20 – $31 USD (based upon relevant education and experience per hour).
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
As set forth in Vail Health Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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