• Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.
• Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, empower 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 and according to Colorado statute.
• Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills, critical thinking skills, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates ability to handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information and assistance.
• 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.
• Prepares patient for scheduled procedures.
• Monitors medical condition of patient and reports changes to appropriate provider.
• Maintains patient documentation and communicates plan of care with provider.
• Arranges for provider 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 procedures.
• 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.

•    2 years experience with applicable patient care and administrative duties preferred.
•    Basic knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules and regulations required. 

•    State of Colorado Registered Nurse or valid compact state license required
•    Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

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

1. Obtains, monitors, and records vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures; ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
2. Fields patient phone calls promptly and in a professional manner. 
3. Assists providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
4. Prepares patient for scheduled procedures, including venipunctures, injections, and initiates intravenous therapy as necessary.
5. Monitors medical condition of patient and report change to appropriate provider.
6. Maintains patient documentation and communicates plan of care with provider including ordered diagnostics or therapeutic services.
7. 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 procedures.
8. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
9.  Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

• Minimum of 2 years experience with applicable patient care and administrative duties preferred
• Ability to perform venipunctures, administer injections, and initiate intravenous therapy preferred
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules and regulations.

• 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

CNA or EMT license pay range: $22.00 - $28.39

Medical Assistant certification pay range: $23.20 - $31.00

LPN, RN, or Paramedic pay range: $25.47 - $35.98

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) 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