Lead Medical Assistant

Vail 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. Learn more about Vail Health here.

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 and flow of patient care. The Lead will collaborate with providers, staff, and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.   What you will do:

•    Oversees and directs daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
•    Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
•    Facilitates effective teamwork with other clinical support staff as directed by Clinical Leadership and in collaboration with Providers.
•    Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately.
•    Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills.
•    Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.
•    Performs venipunctures, administers injections, and initiates intravenous therapy.
•    Obtains, monitors, and records vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
•    Coordinates patient care with other disciplines in the health care system and others as needed to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.
•    Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
•    Arranges for provider ordered diagnostics or therapeutic services.
•    Ensures cleanliness, adequate stock of supplies and functioning equipment in examination rooms.
•    Completes shift opening and closing procedures.
•    Assists all providers and other clinical staff as needed and assigned.

Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
Must be HIPAA compliant

This 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:

•    Two years clinical experience required.
•    Applicable patient care and administrative duties preferred.

 

License(s): One of the following is required prior to starting:

• 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 Testing
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcare Association
  • Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification Association
  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant by the National Association for Health Professionals

 

• State of Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse or valid compact state license
• State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician 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, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.   Education:

• N/A

 

 

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • An