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 at Avon Urgent Care. The role includes obtaining and documenting patient information, assisting with examinations and procedures, preparing patients for care, monitoring their condition, and maintaining examination rooms and equipment. The position requires HIPAA compliance and adherence to organizational values and a Just Culture.
Requirements
- One of the following credentials or licenses is required before starting: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA (NCCT), CCMA (NHA), MAC (AMCA), Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP), Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse or valid compact-state license, Colorado Emergency Medical Technician license, or CNA/EMT license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, computer skills needed to complete online learning requirements, access online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment.
- Working knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance, and OSHA rules and regulations.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of experience with applicable patient care and administrative duties.
- Ability to perform venipunctures, administer injections, and initiate intravenous therapy.
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 processes related to direct patient care.
- 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.
- Maintain cleanliness, supplies, and functioning equipment in examination rooms; replenish supplies daily.
- Clean and sterilize equipment and tools, and complete shift opening and closing procedures.
- Model the principles of a Just Culture and organizational values.
- Perform other duties as assigned and maintain HIPAA compliance.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Four weeks of paid parental leave
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Existing student loan repayment
- Specialty certification reimbursement
- Annual supplemental educational funds
- Up to five weeks of paid time off in the first year, with accrual increasing each year
- 403(b) retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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