Medical Assistant – Ears, nose, throat (ENT)

experiencedAlliedHealth; Avon (CO); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing programs

Relocation assistance

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Vail Health in Colorado is hiring a clinical support professional to assist providers with patient care and administrative duties. You will obtain vital signs, prepare patients for procedures, and document in the EHR, while maintaining HIPAA standards. The role includes coordinating with staff and ensuring room readiness.

Relocation and housing assistance are available. Competitive wages with comprehensive benefits accompany this full-time position at a leading mountain healthcare system.

Formación

• Must have working knowledge of the English language.
• HIPAA compliance required.
• Valid Medical Assistant or allied health certifications listed above.

Responsabilidades

• Obtains, monitors, and records vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures in the EHR.
• Fields patient phone calls promptly and professionally.
• Assists providers and clinical staff with examinations and procedures.
• Prepares patients for procedures, including venipunctures, injections, and IV therapy.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes to the provider.
• Maintains documentation and communicates the plan of care with providers.
• Ensures cleanliness, supplies, and functioning equipment in examination rooms; performs opening/closing duties.
• Models Just Culture principles and organizational values.
• Performs other duties as assigned; HIPAA compliant.

Conocimientos

English language proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Patient care support

Educación

CMA certification (AAMA)

RMA certification (AMT)

NCMA certification (National Center for Competency Testing)

CCMA certification (NHA)

MAC certification (AMCA)

NHRP certification (National Registry)

Colorado LPN/RN license

Colorado EMT license

Descripción del empleo

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 here.

Relocation and Housing assistance available.

About the opportunity:

Responsible for independently assisting providers with patient care, maintaining patient records and completing administrative duties that assist in the management of patient care.

What you will do:

1. Obtains, monitors, and records vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures; ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
2. Fields patient phone calls promptly and in a professional manner.
3. Assists providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
4. Prepares patient for scheduled procedures, including venipunctures, injections, and initiates intravenous therapy as necessary.
5. Monitors medical condition of patient and report change to appropriate provider.
6. Maintains patient documentation and communicates plan of care with provider including ordered diagnostics or therapeutic services.
7. 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.
8. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
9. 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.

What you will need:

Experience:

• 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

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

Education:

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health (Full 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:

$23.20 — $31 USD

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Vail Health’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.