Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

experiencedAlliedHealth; Dillon (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment assistance

Wellbeing reimbursement

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care, maintain accurate records, and perform administrative tasks integral to patient care. The role involves documenting vital signs, patient history, and procedures in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), while handling calls and coordinating care with providers.

The position requires basic medical terminology knowledge, HIPAA compliance, and OSHA familiarity, with preferred venipuncture and IV initiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of patient care and admin duties.
• Ability to perform venipunctures and injections is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with examinations, procedures and direct patient care.
• Record vital signs, patient history and document in the EHR.
• Handle patient phone calls promptly and professionally.
• Prepare patients for procedures and start IV therapy as needed.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to the provider.
• Maintain patient documentation and communicate care plans with the provider.
• Ensure cleanliness, stock, equipment and sterile procedures in exam rooms; complete shift procedures.
• Adhere to Just Culture and organizational values; HIPAA compliant.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative duties

HIPAA compliance

OSHA rules

Medical terminology

EHR

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Vail Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care, maintain accurate records, and perform administrative tasks integral to patient care. The role involves documenting vital signs, patient history, and procedures in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), while handling calls and coordinating care with providers.

The position requires basic medical terminology knowledge, HIPAA compliance, and OSHA familiarity, with preferred venipuncture and IV initiation skills.