Medical Assistant – Urology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing programs

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Childcare reimbursement

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Annual paid time off up to five weeks

Job summary

Vail Health in Avon, CO is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers with patient care and vital documentation in a busy clinic.

You will perform venipuncture, injections, IV therapy, and assist with exams, while maintaining accurate EHR records and HIPAA compliance. Relocation and housing assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in patient care and admin duties.
• Ability to perform venipunctures, injections, and IV therapy.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA and OSHA rules.

Responsibilities

• Obtains, monitors, and records vital signs and history in the EHR.
• Fields patient phone calls promptly and professionally.
• Assists providers and clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and direct patient care.
• Prepares patients for procedures, including venipunctures, injections, and initiates IV therapy as necessary.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes to the provider.
• Maintains patient documentation and communicates plan of care with the provider.
• Ensures cleanliness, stock of supplies and functioning equipment in exam rooms; cleans and sterilizes tools; completes shift procedures.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned; HIPAA compliant.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative duties

Venipuncture

Injections

IV therapy

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

OSHA rules

English proficiency

EHR familiarity

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

https://www.vailhealth.org/careers/jobs/6224275004/

Relocation and Housing assistance available!

About the opportunity:

Responsible for 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):

• 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

Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

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

Education:

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health 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