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.

•    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

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

• 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

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

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.

• 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
  
  
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
  
  
  
  


• Paid 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 insurance
  
  
  • Short and long-term disability
  
  
  
  


• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  
  
  
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  
  
  • Recreation discounts
  
  
  • Pet insurance