Medical Assistant

RedCliff Ascent; Enterprise No. 142; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An outdoor therapeutic organization located in Saskatchewan is seeking a passionate Medical Assistant to support students' medical needs. As part of a flexible part-time role, you will assist nurses in care coordination, ensure student safety, and provide on-call medical support. The ideal candidate should hold a current EMT, CNA, or MA Certification, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities to work in a supportive community while engaging in outdoor therapeutic activities.

Benefits

Discounted membership at local gym

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Significant discounts for professional outdoor gear

Qualifications

• Current EMT, CNA or MA Certification preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to enforce rules in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses in planning and coordinating medical needs.
• Ensure safety and compliance with rules for students.
• Provide on-call medical support and coordinate weekend shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to perform physical labor

Education

Current EMT, CNA or MA Certification

Certified in CPR, PCS, and First Aid

Job description

With the wilderness as our catalyst, we reveal potential, inspire hope, and heal families. We believe it. We live it.

Location: 709 East Main Street Office

Schedule: Part-time, Flexible

Compensation: $13.50/hour

Are you passionate about the outdoors and helping others discover their potential in nature? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where professional expertise makes a real impact? Then this is your dream job.

At ThreePeaks Ascent, we specialize in outdoor therapeutic programs that empower youth through immersive wilderness experiences. As a Medical Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting and maintaining treatment plans for our students.

When your mission includes saving lives, you need the best people on the team. That's where you come in.

Summary / Objective

Help nurses to plan and coordinate, communicate and implement the medical needs of each student and staff as directed by the nurse supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Flexible schedule; approximately 8 hours per week.
• Care for students to ensure rules are followed and safety is maintained.
• Assist with student hygiene and medical care, coordinating with healthcare professionals.
• Participate in milieu therapy, including group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure holistic care.
• Support student chores and therapeutic tasks.
• Help de-escalate situations, providing physical interventions when necessary.
• Model desired behaviors like patience, tolerance and communication.
• Provide on-call medical support on weekends, with flexibility to coordinate weekend off-days with nursing staff.
• Stocks and restocks medical supplies and equipment.
• Stocks/restocks first aid kits.
• Staff bags stocked/restocked with Epipens, inhalers and other necessary meds.
• Check-In as needed in the field.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Current EMT, CNA or MA Certification; preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set boundaries and enforce rules, especially in high-stress situations.
• Certified in CPR, PCS and First Aid.
• Must pass a criminal background check and have a clean driving record.
• Able to perform physical labor and maintain flexibility in varying weather conditions.
• Regularly walk, stand, and lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Current Utah Driver’s license.
• Gain Aegis certifications within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

• Discounted membership at local gym
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Significant discounts for hundreds of professional outdoor gear brands
• Long off-shifts ideal for planning trips
• A few hours from Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Powell
• A few hours from many world-class ski resorts
• Close to McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas
• A supportive and close-knit community