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Vail Health Hospital

Medical Assistant - Allergy

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAvon, CO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of prior medical assistant experience is required.
  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations is required.
  • One of the following is required before starting: Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, MAC, or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant); a State of Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse license or valid compact state license; or a State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician license.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Working knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking, is required.
  • Must comply with HIPAA.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain, monitor, and record vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in the patient’s Electronic Health Record.
  • Field patient phone calls promptly and professionally.
  • Assist providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
  • Prepare patients for scheduled procedures, including venipunctures and injections, and initiate intravenous therapy as necessary.
  • Monitor patients’ medical conditions and report changes to the appropriate provider.
  • Maintain patient documentation and communicate the plan of care with providers, including ordered diagnostics or therapeutic services.
  • Ensure examination rooms are clean, adequately stocked, and have functioning equipment; replenish supplies daily, clean and sterilize equipment and tools, and complete shift opening and closing procedures.
  • Administer medication only under the supervision of a delegated provider in accordance with Colorado Rule 800.
  • Model the principles of a Just Culture and organizational values.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to perform venipunctures, administer injections, and initiate intravenous therapy is preferred.

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