Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Clinic

Gunnison Valley Health Gunnison, CO 81230, US

$20.84 - $23 / hour

Medical Assistant – Continuous Learning & Growth Opportunities. Willing to train the Right candidate!

150 top places to work in healthcare|2025 Becker's Hospital Review

Make a difference and invest in your own career growth by providing excellent care and becoming a vital part of our patient care team! The GVH Family Medicine Clinic is proud to be a resource for people of the Gunnison Valley. As a Medical Assistant, you will be the first one most patients encounter. You will assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a Physician or Advanced Practice Provider. We need YOU to journey with us as we provide exceptional care to our patients.

Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a matching 401(a) there are other great perks including:

Growth and Continual Learning – We will help you move up our Clinical Ladder from MA I, to MA II to MA III
Medical Assistant Certification Program paid training by GVH
Generous benefits including dependent care match and a lifestyle spending account
Matched Retirement plan that begins on day one

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: Previous family practice, clinic or hospital experience preferred. EMR experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology is required. Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills required.
Licenses/Certification: Current CPR/BLS preferred.

Essential Functions:

Welcomes patients and prepares them for physician evaluation. This includes discussion of reason for visit, and taking and documentation of vitals (pulse, temp, B/P, height and weight.)
Records and completes appropriate information in patient charts regarding symptoms, drug allergies, current medications and dosage.
Performs point of care tests such as EKG's, Urine HCG, blood sugar, urinalysis, hemoccult, peak flow and nebulizer treatments.
Coordinates the flow of patients in the examination and treatment areas to ensure efficient use of the facility and the physician.
Provides meticulous follow up with patients regarding tests results and progress check-ins as directed by the physician.
Performs general cleaning duties, including restocking drawers and treatment trays, and treatment rooms on a daily basis.
Completes specimen handling, processing and paperwork for send out tests.
Performs clerical functions as assigned by Clinic Office Manager.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: Day Shift

Compensation: $20.84 - $23.00/hr, depending on experience.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally (1-33%) - Crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs)

Frequently (34-66%) - Standing, walking, sitting, change position, reaching, reach across midline, handling, pinching

Continuously (37-100%) - Must be able to hear clearly with assistance, must be able to see with corrective eyewear

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

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