Lead Medical Assistant

Grand River Health; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand River Health seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant at our main hospital in Rifle, Colorado. In this role, you will supervise other Medical Assistants, ensure effective patient care, and contribute to quality improvements. We value a supportive culture and offer competitive pay to reflect your experience.

Benefits

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience as a Medical Assistant is required.
• Eager to lead and make a difference in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and supervision to Medical Assistants in a clinical setting.
• Assist with onboarding and ongoing education for MA staff.
• Perform various Medical Assistant duties under physician supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Data Collection

Job description

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital — we are neighbors taking care of neighbors, proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

What You'll Do

Provide day-to-day care and supervision of Medical Assistants in a clinical setting at our main hospital campus. The Medical Assistant provides direct professional medical care to patients and also serves as a leader and professional role model to department members at all times.

• Collaborate with the clinic manager, assisting with onboarding new MA staff as well as ongoing education to all MA staff, identifying needs and recommending training.
• Participate in quality initiatives and process changes, ensuring MA staff understand and can accurately collect data.
• Assist with the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
• Work in all provider pods as staffing needs dictate.
• Attend meetings as necessary.
• Complete various special projects as assigned.
• Monitor the delivery of patient services for effectiveness, efficiency, and clinical excellence.
• Perform Medical Assistant duties, including assisting in all aspects of medical practice under physician supervision, interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, drawing and collecting blood samples, administering immunizations, recording or inputting information into patients' medical records, and other general patient care activities.
• Perform a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Who We're Looking For

• An individual eager to lead a team and make a difference in our community.
• A hardworking individual with Medical Assistant experience.

What We Offer

• $22.00 - $30.00, dependent on experience.

We invest in our people because we believe happy employees create better patient experiences. As part of our team, you’ll have access to employee assistance programs.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise

Why Grand River Health?

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital — we are neighbors taking care of neighbors, proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, prioritizing exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines.

Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado, with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. Despite growth, the community's caring and friendly atmosphere remains a core value.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.