Medical Assistant - PACE

HopeWest; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support their PACE clinic. In this role, you will provide essential clinic support, ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic while assisting with both administrative and clinical tasks. With a focus on eldercare, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of elderly individuals. Join a team that values creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy, and be part of a mission that aims to enhance the experiences of aging and illness in the community. If you are passionate about making a difference, this role is for you!

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Immediate accrual of PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-paid life insurance

15% discount at local bistro

403B retirement plan match

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration required.
• 1 year of experience working with the elderly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and assist physicians during exams.
• Perform front desk duties and escort participants during appointments.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification

Experience with the elderly

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS Outlook

CPR Certification

Effective communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Medical Assistant

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus for Full-Time Positions!

Join HopeWest as a Medical Assistant (MA), a multi-skilled allied health professional dedicated to supporting all aspects of the PACE clinic. The Medical Assistant provides essential clinic support to ensure the effective operation of the PACE Clinic. Responsibilities include administrative and clinical tasks such as maintaining patient records, preparing participants and rooms for examinations, assisting physicians during exams, processing orders, escorting participants during appointments, and performing front desk duties as needed.

What is PACE?

PACE, or Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, offers comprehensive, coordinated, and proactive whole-person care to enable individuals who might otherwise reside in a nursing home to remain cared for in their homes and communities. There are 180 PACE programs across 33 states, serving over 79,000 people and growing monthly.

With the increasing number of people aged 55+ in Grand Junction, CO, the demand for eldercare professionals is rising. Apply today and advance your career!

What You Bring:

• Current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration (Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant) maintained throughout employment.
• If not currently certified, must have worked as an MA for at least 3 years in the last 7 and be willing to register, test, and pass for RMA or CMA within the first 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of paid or volunteer experience working with the elderly.
• Preferred experience in a primary care clinic setting.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook.
• Current CPR certification maintained throughout employment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in various situations.
• Ability to work effectively and build relationships with others.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay starting at $20.15-$24.54 per hour, based on experience and education.
• Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance through Cigna, effective the month after start date.
• Immediate accrual of PTO and medical leave.
• Colorado FAMLI program.
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery and Heirlooms locations.
• Up to 3% match on 403B retirement plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance and EAP.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving.
• Additional pay for bilingual fluency.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

At HopeWest, we uphold strong core values that guide our staff and the daily care of our patients and their loved ones. Our employees are ambassadors of our reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to work with honor and pride while supporting a meaningful mission, join the HopeWest team!

Through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy, we aim to change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief—one family at a time.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.