Vail Health Hospital

Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAvon, CO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of two years of applicable patient-care and administrative experience is preferred, not required.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance, and OSHA rules and regulations is required.
Before starting, hold one of the accepted credentials or licenses: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologist; National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcare Association; Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) from the American Medical Certification Association; Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant from the National Association for Health Professionals; Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse or valid compact-state license; or Colorado Emergency Medical Technician license.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
Working knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking, is required.
Must be HIPAA compliant.

Responsibilities

Independently assist providers with patient care, maintain patient records, and complete administrative duties that support the management of patient care.
Obtain, monitor, and record vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
Respond promptly and professionally to patient phone calls.
Assist providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and 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 the provider, including ordered diagnostic or therapeutic services.
Ensure examination rooms are clean, adequately stocked, and equipped with functioning equipment; replace depleted supplies daily; clean and sterilize equipment and tools; and complete shift-opening and closing procedures.
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.

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 report 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.

What you will need:

Experience:

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:

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) 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

Hourly Pay: 23.2 - 31 USD

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Vail Health Hospital

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