CMA - Pediatrics

San Luis Valley Health; Alamosa (CO); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Life and disability insurance

On-site health center

Education program benefits

Community volunteer opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

San Luis Valley Health in Alamosa, CO is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant for the Monte Vista Clinic. The role supports providers, handles front-desk tasks, and assists with clinical duties in a busy outpatient setting.

The position requires CMA program completion and BLS certification, with experience in medical terminology and reception preferred. Competitive benefits and opportunities to grow with the health system are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program within 12 months of hire.
• BLS required.
• Prior medical reception and/or clinical experience with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clerical duties such as answering phones and greeting patients.
• Update and maintain patient files and medical records.
• Schedule appointments and manage provider schedules.
• Take vitals, explain treatment procedures, collect and prepare lab specimens.
• Authorize prescription refills and manage prescriptions with pharmacies.
• Sterilize medical equipment and maintain a clean working space.

Skills

BLS certification

Medical terminology familiarity

Reception experience

Ability to work independently

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate

Tools

Medical office software

Job description

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CMA - Pediatrics

Full-Time Alamosa, CO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3074

Salary Range: $16.17 To $24.04 Hourly

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
Posting will close on 09/30/2026.

Are you a multi-skilled individual that can work independently to provide quality health care to patients? Do you enjoy working collaboratively with providers and other nursing staff? If you are a Certified Medical Assistant or currently working on obtaining your Medical Assistant certification, we would love for you to apply for our full-time Certified Medical Assistant position that will provide assistance in the Monte Vista Clinic.

Medical Assistant Wage Range: $16.17 - $21.81 / hour

Certified Medical Assistant Wage Range: $17.22 - $24.04 / hour

What You'll Need:

• Graduation within 12 months of hire from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• BLS required.
• Prior medical reception and/or clinical experience and familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with clerical duties such as answering phones and greeting patients.
• Update and maintain patient files and medical records
• Schedule appointments and manage provider schedules
• Take vitals, explain treatment procedures, collect and prepare lab specimens
• Authorize prescription refills and manage prescriptions with pharmacies
• Sterilize medical equipment and maintain a clean working space

We Take Care of Our People

As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

• Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
• Enjoy a generous amountof Paid Time Off and Sick Leave in your first year with accruals starting on your first day!
• Start savingwith Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
• Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
• Add to your benefit packagewith a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
• Take care of yourselfwith our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
• Keep learningby utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
• Give back to the communitywith multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
• Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
• Your family is our familyso our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.

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