Medical Assistant, Specialty Clinic (full time)

Gunnison Valley Health•Gunnison, CO

3d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Women's Health Medical Assistant to the Specialty Clinic, which may include cross-training to be able to cover other specialties in this clinic: General Surgery, Dermatology, Urology, ENT departments. GVH is willing to train an un-certified candidate towards certification. 150 top places to work in healthcare|2025 Becker's Hospital Review Benefits: Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including: Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan, and an all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace. Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of a certified Medical Assistant program preferred. Experience: Previous medical practice, clinic or hospital experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology required. Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills required. Experience with computers, fax/copy machines, telephone etiquette, paging systems, medical and non-medical software and database systems preferred. Licenses/Certification : Maintenance of current CPR or BLS. Certified Medical Assistant preferred. GVH is willing to train an un-certified candidate towards certification. Essential Functions: Triage phone calls, follow-up on phone calls Track operative reports, lab and pathology reports and call patients with results Place patients in room after taking vitals and health history Enter information into EMR Assist surgeons with minor procedures in office Clean, turn over exam rooms Authorizing prescriptions, procedures, radiology Meticulous follow-up with patients regarding lab/radiology/pathology test results Oversight of supplies, equipment Adhere to all GVH safety standards, policies and protocols Oversee patient wait times, ensure clinic runs efficiently Track operative reports, lab results, pathology Instrument sterilization oversight Specimen handling, processing and paperwork Check-in, check-out, surgery scheduling and coordination help if needed Positive attitude, open to change, willing to work in a team setting, respectful Physical Requirements Occasionally (0-33%) – stooping, stairs, lifting 0-20 lbs, pushing/pulling 20-50 lbs Frequently (34–66%) - standing, walking, sitting, handling of items Continuously (37-100%) - see with corrective eyewear, hear clearly with assistance Shift - Day Schedule - M-F, 9am-5pm Status - FT Compensation: $20.84 - $25.00/hour depending on experience. There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Benefits Eligibility Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire. Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire. Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date. Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills required.
Maintenance of current CPR or BLS.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a certified Medical Assistant program preferred.
Previous medical practice, clinic or hospital experience preferred.
Experience with computers, fax/copy machines, telephone etiquette, paging systems, medical and non-medical software and database systems preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Triage phone calls, follow-up on phone calls
Track operative reports, lab and pathology reports and call patients with results
Place patients in room after taking vitals and health history
Enter information into EMR
Assist surgeons with minor procedures in office
Clean, turn over exam rooms
Authorizing prescriptions, procedures, radiology
Meticulous follow-up with patients regarding lab/radiology/pathology test results
Oversight of supplies, equipment
Adhere to all GVH safety standards, policies and protocols
Oversee patient wait times, ensure clinic runs efficiently
Track operative reports, lab results, pathology
Instrument sterilization oversight
Specimen handling, processing and paperwork
Check-in, check-out, surgery scheduling and coordination help if needed
Positive attitude, open to change, willing to work in a team setting, respectful

Benefits

competitive salary
generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan
dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%
Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account
matched retirement starting on day 1
dependent care matching plan
A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan, and an all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace
Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office
Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.
Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.
Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.
Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date