Medical Assistant

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide exceptional care and support. Key responsibilities include managing patient records, assisting with clinical duties, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Join a team committed to high-quality healthcare across southern Colorado with various benefits.

Benefits

Free Health Insurance

Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)

Employer-paid Life, LTD, STD insurance

Retirement Match

Comprehensive health, dental, vision plans

Paid Leave: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays

Qualifications

• One-year medical office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and technology.
• Current Medical Certification or Registered Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and keep medical records up to date.
• Check in patients for scheduled visits and record vital signs.
• Administer medications accurately and assist providers during procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of medical equipment and technology

Education

Graduate from a medical assistant school

Current Medical Certification or Registered Medical Assistant

BLS certification/training

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Join Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

We’re looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team and make a meaningful impact by providing exceptional care and support to individuals in their healthcare journey.

Key Responsibilities

1. Administrative Duties:
   • Greet patients, keep medical records up to date (abstracting), answer the telephone, take phone messages, and evaluate patient requests to speak with a provider.
   • Assess potential emergencies and incorporate them into the schedule as needed, utilizing the “Lead Nurse” when necessary for further medical decision-making.
   • Collaborate with case managers/referral coordinators and operators on insurance forms, appointments, correspondence, and scheduling hospital/lab services.
   • Assist the billing department with incomplete or missing information promptly.
2. Clinical Duties:
   • Check in patients for scheduled visits, including vital signs, patient history, and assessment of needs.
   • Provide patient services that do not require a provider, following established protocols.
   • Record all patient contacts in the chart, verifying identifiers beforehand.
   • Perform point-of-care testing and treatments as per protocol.
   • Participate in quarterly lab proficiency testing and review lab reports for appropriate follow-up.
   • Arrange follow-up with providers, send notices to patients, prepare rooms for procedures, and assist providers during procedures.
   • Manage supplies, schedule diagnostic tests, and prepare patients for exams.
   • Administer medications accurately, calculate drug doses, and participate in patient education.
   • Support team operations, maintain inventory, and assist with orientation of new staff.
   • Attend staff meetings, ensure compliance with sterilization and safety protocols, and participate in continuing education.
   • Maintain current CPR certification, complete annual competency assessments, and adhere to regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Graduate from a medical assistant school; one-year medical office experience preferred.
• Current Medical Certification or Registered Medical Assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and technology.
• BLS certification/training required.

Why Join Valley-Wide?

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare across southern Colorado through 34 service sites in rural communities.

Benefits

• Free Health Insurance (additional options available)
• Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
• Employer-paid Life, LTD, STD insurance
• Retirement Match
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, HRA, FSA, DCA, and retirement plans
• Paid Leave: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Floating Holidays

For more information and to apply, visit our website: Valley-Wide Careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity.

Employee Rights Under FMLA: For more info, visit: FMLA Employee Rights