Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Clinic at Gunnison Valley Health in Gunnison, CO

Job description

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Skills

Required

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Organizational skills

Preferred

• EMR experience
• Current CPR/BLS certification

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