Medical Assistant I

Valley-Wide Health Systems • Canon City, CO

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About The Position

Join Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. We’re looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team and make a meaningful impact by providing exceptional care and support to individuals in their healthcare journey. Employees working in this location receive a $2.50 per hour location differential in addition to their base pay.

Requirements

• Graduate from a medical assistant school and one-year medical office experience preferred
• Current Medical Certification or Registered Medical Assistant
• Knowledge of equipment and technology used in the nursing area.
• BLS certification/training and certification

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients; maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
• Answer phones, take messages, and serve as first point of contact for patient requests
• Triage patient concerns, identify potential emergencies, and coordinate same-day scheduling when appropriate, utilizing the Lead Nurse as needed
• Coordinate appointments, referrals, insurance forms, hospital services, and laboratory scheduling
• Collaborate with case management, referral coordination, and clinic staff
• Support billing by resolving incomplete or missing documentation in a timely manner
• Room patients for scheduled visits, including obtaining vital signs, medical history, medications, allergies, pain assessment, and chief complaint
• Perform point-of-care testing, treatments, and patient services per established protocols
• Accurately document all patient interactions and verify patient identifiers prior to documentation
• Review lab results and reports; ensure appropriate follow-up and provider notification
• Prepare patients and rooms for exams and procedures; assist providers as needed
• Administer medications safely and accurately via approved routes (oral, IM, IV if applicable)
• Perform medication dose calculations and maintain annual competency
• Support RX refill processes and patient education
• Schedule diagnostic testing and provide patient education for exam preparation
• Maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies; perform daily stocking and monthly inventory
• Ensure proper sterilization and infection control procedures
• Assist with orientation and training of new medical assistants
• Support clinic workflows, including inbox coverage, flag management, and cross-team assistance
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, continuing education, and annual competency assessments
• Maintain current CPR certification and emergency response knowledge
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, AAHC, and other regulatory standards

Benefits

• Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
• Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
• Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Retirement Match
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave: Vacation: 10 days accrued per year
• Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year
• Holidays: 7 days per year + 3 Floating Holidays

What This Job Offers

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