Medical Assistant- Pediatrics

To us, it's about living life to the fullest while serving our patients, teammates, neighbors and friends. We are dedicated and passionate in everything we do, seeking challenge and appreciating the routes that got us here.

Whether our path is clinical or not, we all came to find balance and meaning in our lives within the work we are passionate about and the adventures we Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system.

Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail.

 In addition to the hospital, Vail Health has many access points including : Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopedics & Health also owns interest in multiple joint venture ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) throughout the region.

Colorado Mountain Medical, Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Vail, Dillon, Avon and Eagle, Edwards medical campus and Eagle Healthcare Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region's only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center.

 Vail Health is also leading the way in serving our communities' behavioral health needs with outpatient behavioral health services at the Edwards Community Health Campus, and the Precourt Healing Center, a 28-bed in-patient behavioral health facility, opening in position is eligible for a $3,000 sign on.

Relocation and housing assistance available. About the opportunity : Responsible for assisting providers with patient care, maintaining patient records and completing administrative duties that assist in the management of patient care.

 What you will do : Obtains, monitors, and records vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures; ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in the patient's Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Fields patient phone calls promptly and in a professional manner. Assists providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.

Prepares patient for scheduled procedures, including venipunctures, injections, and initiates intravenous therapy as necessary.

Monitors medical condition of patient and report change to appropriate provider.Maintains patient documentation and communicates plan of care with provider including ordered diagnostics or therapeutic services.

Ensures cleanliness, adequate stock of supplies and functioning equipment in examination rooms. Replaces supplies depleted on a daily basis.

Cleans and sterilizes equipment and tools. Completes shift opening and closing models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.

 Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. What you will need :  Experience : Minimum of 2 years experience with applicable patient care and administrative duties preferredAbility to perform venipunctures, administer injections, and initiate intravenous therapy preferredBasic knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules and regulations.

 License(s) : Medical Assistant : Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologist (AMT)National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency TestingCertified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcare AssociationMedical Assistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification AssociationNationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant by the National Association for Health Professionals State of Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse or valid compact state license Certification(s) : Basic Life Support (BLS) required Computer / Typing : Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

 Education : N / AApplication Close Date : Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis for this position.  Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include : Competitive Wages & Family Benefits : Competitive wagesParental leave (4 weeks paid)Housing programsChildcare reimbursement Comprehensive Health Benefits :  MedicalDental VisionEducational Programs :  Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan RepaymentSpecialty Certification ReimbursementAnnual Supplemental Educational FundsPaid Time Off : Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.

Retirement & Supplemental Insurance : 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching Life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityRecreation Benefits, Wellness & More : Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursementRecreation discountsPet insurance Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per Pay : $†$ USDSome roles may be based outside of our Colorado office (remote-only positions).

Roles based outside of our primary office can sit in any of the following states : AZ, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.

 Please only apply if you are able to live and work primarily in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

Relocation and housing assistance may be available.