Medical Assistant

River Valley Family Health Centers is looking for experienced Medical Assistants to join our clinics in Montrose or Delta Counties. This position has a hiring incentive of $2,000  - $1,000 which will be added to your first paycheck, and $1,000 paid after completion of your first six months of employment!

The Medical Assistant plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a community clinic environment. This position supports healthcare providers by performing both clinical and administrative duties to ensure efficient and effective patient care. The MA serves as a liaison between patients and providers, helping to foster a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.

The Medical Assistant position is a full-time position; 40 hours per week. We are a growing, exciting place to work, serving our community in a variety of ways. Come join our team!

A day in the life of a Medical Assistant includes :

• Rooming each patient, taking and documenting vital signs, patient history, and reason for the visit.
• Assisting the provider with procedures including minor surgical procedures.
• Performing injections, phlebotomy services, and CLIA waived laboratory tests.
• Responding to patient inquiries and triaging requests for their assigned medical provider, following up on assigned tasks, and communicating with patients as needed; and
• Providing health related education and delivery of compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and their families.

Compensation and Benefits

Qualifications

This position requires long periods of standing and walking, sitting at a computer, the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds, etc. Employees are exposed to blood, body fluids, and other occupational hazards, and are required to complete mandatory vaccines, such as Tdap, Hep A, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, and the yearly flu vaccine.

The Mission of River Valley Family Health Centers is to provide high quality healthcare in an integrated and culturally respectful manner to our community. We offer affordable and easy access to quality care for all, while being an employer of choice. We value patient-centered, quality care, accountability, integrity, and overcoming barriers to care. We are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, military obligations, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Compensation details : 20.43-22.16 Hourly Wage

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