Medical Assistant – Ears, nose, throat (ENT)

Vail Health Behavioral Health; Avon (CO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Vail Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for ENT in Avon, CO. This full-time role supports providers, maintains patient records, and handles routine patient care and administrative tasks in a fast-paced clinic.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years of patient care experience, venipuncture/injection skills, and BLS certification. housing and relocation assistance are available, with competitive wages based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in patient care and administrative duties.
• Ability to perform venipunctures, administer injections, and initiate intravenous therapy.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA rules, and OSHA regulations.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care and maintain accurate EHR documentation.
• Record vital signs, patient history and prepare patients for procedures.
• Handle patient calls promptly and professionally.
• Assist with examinations, procedures and direct patient care.
• Prepare patients for procedures, including venipunctures and IV therapy as needed.
• Ensure examination rooms are clean, stocked, and equipment is sterilized.
• Communicate care plans with providers and document ordered diagnostics.

Skills

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

English proficiency

Job description

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6803 ENT

Medical Assistant – Ears, nose, throat (ENT)

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Schedule

Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days

Details

Company Colorado Mountain Medical Location Avon, CO Category Technicians/Patient Care Support Clinical Yes Close Date October 12, 2026

Pay

Hourly $23.20 – $31.00 USD

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:

• 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.

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
• Medical
• 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.