Medical Assistant I

VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC•La Junta, CO

27d•$17 - $22•Onsite

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. Administrative Duties 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 Clinical Duties 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 Clinic Operations & Support 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

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