Medical Assistant - Avon Urgent Care
Vail Health Hospital•Avon, CO
•$23 - $31
About The Position
The Medical Assistant independently assists providers with patient care, maintains patient records, and completes administrative duties that support the management of patient care. The role includes direct patient-care support, documentation, room and equipment readiness, and administrative tasks. The employee must comply with HIPAA requirements. The description is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or working conditions.
Requirements
- One of the following credentials or licenses is required before starting: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists (AMT); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcare Association; Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) from the American Medical Certification Association; Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant from the National Association for Health Professionals; Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse or valid compact-state license; Colorado Emergency Medical Technician license; or CNA or EMT license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements, access online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment.
- Must have working knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
- Must have basic knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance, and OSHA rules and regulations.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience with applicable patient-care and administrative duties is preferred.
- Ability to perform venipunctures, administer injections, and initiate intravenous therapy is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Obtain, monitor, and record vital signs and patient history, and document invasive procedures accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Respond to patient phone calls promptly and professionally.
- Assist providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other direct patient-care processes.
- Prepare patients for scheduled procedures, including venipunctures and injections, and initiate intravenous therapy as necessary.
- Monitor patients’ medical conditions and report changes to the appropriate provider.
- Maintain patient documentation and communicate the plan of care with the provider, including ordered diagnostic or therapeutic services.
- Keep examination rooms clean, adequately stocked, and equipped with functioning equipment; replace depleted supplies daily.
- Clean and sterilize equipment and tools.
- Complete shift opening and closing procedures.
- Model the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with HIPAA requirements.
Benefits
- Parental leave (four weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Existing student loan repayment
- Specialty certification reimbursement
- Annual supplemental educational funds
- Paid time off of up to five weeks in the first year, with additional time accruing each year
- 403(b) retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Annual wellbeing reimbursement of up to $1,000
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
