Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Clinic

Gunnison Valley Health • Gunnison, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference and invest in your own career growth by providing excellent care and becoming a vital part of our patient care team! The GVH Family Medicine Clinic is proud to be a resource for people of the Gunnison Valley. As a Medical Assistant, you will be the first one most patients encounter. You will assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a Physician or Advanced Practice Provider. We need YOU to journey with us as we provide exceptional care to our patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous family practice, clinic or hospital experience preferred.
• EMR experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills required.
• Current CPR/BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and prepares them for physician evaluation. This includes discussion of reason for visit, and taking and documentation of vitals (pulse, temp, B/P, height and weight.)
• Records and completes appropriate information in patient charts regarding symptoms, drug allergies, current medications and dosage.
• Performs point of care tests such as EKG's, Urine HCG, blood sugar, urinalysis, hemoccult, peak flow and nebulizer treatments.
• Coordinates the flow of patients in the examination and treatment areas to ensure efficient use of the facility and the physician.
• Provides meticulous follow up with patients regarding tests results and progress check-ins as directed by the physician.
• Performs general cleaning duties, including restocking drawers and treatment trays, and treatment rooms on a daily basis.
• Completes specimen handling, processing and paperwork for send out tests.
• Performs clerical functions as assigned by practice director.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan
• Matching 401(a)
• Growth and Continual Learning – We will help you move up our Clinical Ladder from MA I, to MA II to MA III
• Medical Assistant Certification Program paid training by GVH
• Dependent care match
• Lifestyle spending account
• Matched Retirement plan that begins on day one
• Generous leave
• Health plans
• Retirement contributions
• Health care FSA
• Dependent care FSA
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED