Job Details

Vail Health; Village of Avon (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 36,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks in the first year)

403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching

Life insurance

$1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join its exceptional healthcare team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in assisting with patient care, maintaining records, and supporting clinical staff. With a competitive hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits, this position is ideal for individuals ready to take their healthcare career to the next level.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in patient care and administrative duties preferred.
• Ability to perform venipunctures, administer injections, and initiate intravenous therapy.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care and maintains patient records.
• Monitors and records vital signs and assists with examinations.
• Ensures cleanliness and readiness of examination rooms.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Medical Assistant Certification (MAC)

Job description

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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

This position is located in Eagle County (Avon or Eagle, Colorado).

Relocation and Housing assistance available!

About The Opportunity

Responsible for independtly 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.

Experience

What you will need:

• 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
  
  
  
Computer / Typing

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education


• N/A
  
  
  
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Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part 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

$22—$26.51 USD

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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