Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Vail Health Hospital • Avon, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Vail Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Internal Medicine clinic team in Avon, Colorado. The role supports providers and patients from newborns to seniors, delivering compassionate, professional care and working independently as part of the care team. The position is open to candidates with qualifying credentials such as Medical Assistant, EMT, CNA, LPN, or RN. Relocation and housing assistance are available.

The clinic role includes gathering and documenting patient information, assisting with examinations and minor procedures, performing venipunctures, injections, and IV therapy, monitoring patients, communicating updates, and supporting patient communications and clinic flow. The Medical Assistant also helps maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and follows HIPAA, OSHA, and Vail Health values.

The posting lists hourly compensation of $23.20–$31 for the Medical Assistant role, with compensation based on relevant education and experience. It also provides separate pay ranges for CNA/EMT, Certified MA, and LPN/RN/Paramedic classifications.

Requirements

• Certification or qualification as a Medical Assistant, EMT, LPN, RN, or similar; the posting also welcomes CNA candidates.
• BLS certification is required.
• Skill in venipuncture, injections, and IV therapy.
• Tech-savvy, with EHR systems and basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of clinical or administrative healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take patients’ vital signs and document patient history.
• Assist with examinations and minor procedures.
• Perform venipunctures, injections, and IV therapy.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate updates.
• Manage patient communications and patient flow.
• Keep exam rooms stocked, clean, and ready.
• Uphold HIPAA, OSHA, and Vail Health’s values.

Benefits

• Housing and relocation assistance
• Four weeks of paid parental leave
• Childcare reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance and loan repayment
• Annual education fund and certification reimbursement
• Up to five weeks of PTO in the first year
• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate match
• Pet insurance
• $1,000 annual wellness reimbursement
• Recreation and wellness discounts

What This Job Offers

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