Medical Assistant - Allergy

Vail Health Hospital • Avon, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here. Step into a hands-on, fast-evolving role in our Allergy Clinic at Colorado Mountain Medical, part of the Vail Health family. As a Medical Assistant, you won’t just be rooming patients—you’ll be an essential part of the care team delivering specialized allergy testing, administering immunotherapy, and directly supporting patients as they manage chronic conditions and seasonal challenges. This role offers a unique blend of routine and variety, with the chance to develop deep clinical skills in a growing specialty. If you're looking for a position where your work truly makes a difference—and no two days feel the same—this is the opportunity to bring your energy, precision, and compassion to a team that values both excellence and mountain lifestyle balance. 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.

Requirements

• At least one year of prior medical assistant experience required.
• 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.
• 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform venipunctures, administer injections, and initiate intravenous therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides medication administration only under the supervision of a delegated provider in accordance with Colorado Rule 800.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be HIPAA compliant.

Benefits

• Relocation and Housing assistance available.
• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Assistance
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Recreation discounts
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed