Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Procedures

Vail Health Hospital; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Housing programs

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Vail Health Hospital in Avon, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support providers with patient care and administrative duties. You will obtain vital signs, manage patient records in the EHR, and assist with examinations and procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role involves venipuncture, injections, IV therapy initiation, and careful communication of care plans. A focus on accuracy, compliance with HIPAA/OSHA, and teamwork is essential to success.

Qualifications

• 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, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Obtains, monitors, and records vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures; ensure accuracy in the EHR.
• Fields patient phone calls promptly and professionally.
• Assists providers and clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other direct patient care tasks.
• Prepares patient for scheduled procedures including venipunctures, injections, and IV therapy initiation.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes to the appropriate provider.
• Maintains patient documentation and communicates plan of care with provider.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Administrative duties

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Education

N/A

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Vail Health Hospital in Avon, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support providers with patient care and administrative duties. You will obtain vital signs, manage patient records in the EHR, and assist with examinations and procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role involves venipuncture, injections, IV therapy initiation, and careful communication of care plans. A focus on accuracy, compliance with HIPAA/OSHA, and teamwork is essential to success.