Medical Assistant, Specialty Clinic (full time)
About The Position
Dermatology Medical Assistant to the Specialty Clinic, which may include cross-training to be able to cover other specialties in this clinic: General Surgery, Women's Health, 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
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.
- GVH is willing to train an un-certified candidate towards certification.
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, 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
