Medical Assistant – Vail Urgent Care

Howard Head; Vail (CO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing programs

Parental leave

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Recreation discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Howard Head Sports Medicine in Vail, CO seeks a Medical Assistant at Vail Urgent Care. You will support providers, record vital signs, manage patient records, and perform routine clinical tasks in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, venipunctures, injections, IV initiation as needed, maintaining sterile equipment, and ensuring HIPAA compliance while delivering high-quality patient care under supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years patient care and admin duties preferred.
• Ability to perform venipunctures, injections, and IV therapy preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, equipment, HIPAA and OSHA rules.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, monitor and record vital signs, history and procedures with accurate EHR documentation.
• Field patient calls promptly in a professional manner.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures and direct patient care.
• Prepare patients for procedures, including venipunctures and injections; initiate IV therapy as needed.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to the provider.
• Maintain patient records and communicate care plans with the provider.
• Ensure cleanliness, restock supplies, and sterilize equipment; perform opening/closing duties.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

EHR documentation

HIPAA compliance

English proficiency

Education

Medical Assistant CMA/RMA/NCMA/CCMA/MAC/NCMA equivalent

Colorado LPN or compact license

Colorado EMT license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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6365 Vail Urgent Care

Medical Assistant – Vail Urgent Care

Schedule

Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days

Details

Company Colorado Mountain Medical Location Vail, CO Category Technicians/Patient Care Support Clinical Yes Close Date November 15, 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 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.