Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

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Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

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 .

Relocation and Housing assistance available.

About the opportunity :

Responsible for independently assisting providers with patient care, maintaining patient records and completing administrative duties that assist in the management of patient care.

What you will do :

• Obtains, monitors, and records vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures; ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Fields patient phone calls promptly and in a professional manner.
• Assists providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Prepares patient for scheduled procedures, including venipunctures, injections, and initiates intravenous therapy as necessary.
• Monitors medical condition of patient and report change to appropriate provider.
• Maintains patient documentation and communicates plan of care with provider including 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 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.

What you will need : Experience :

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.

License(s) :

One of the following is required prior to starting :

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

Certification(s) :

Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Computer / Typing :

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.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education :

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

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay : $23.20 — $31 USD

About Vail Health

Vail Health is a dynamic mountain healthcare system that combines the world-class care you’d see in a big city with a small-town approach. Our history of pioneerism inspires us to roll up our sleeves in a collaborative and innovative spirit. We take pride in being an independent healthcare system that has the flexibility to make decisions that directly impact our communities.

Elevated standards are the cornerstone of our approach. As a pillar of our community, Vail Health puts as much emphasis on mental health as we do on physical health. We recognize the value of integrated teamwork to provide the same level of personalized care we'd give an elite athlete, neighbor, or family member.

Joining Vail Health means becoming part of something greater than yourself. We support your journey, providing curated benefits that foster your personal and professional growth. Together, we make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees, patients, and local communities .

Expanded Reach & Specialized Services

Vail Health  has expanded its reach with care facilities in Avon, Edwards, Eagle, Gypsum, and Basalt. Our main hospital in Vail offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, childbirth, and imaging, all within a modern facility that reflects our dedication to innovation and excellence.

At Vail Health Hospital,  Radiology  supports a full spectrum of care. We staff 3 to 5 technologists each day in Vail, rotating responsibilities to ensure seamless, high-quality imaging coverage for every patient. We offer exciting opportunities to cross-train in CT, MRI, Mammography, and Ultrasound, empowering you to broaden your skills and advance your career within our diverse imaging team.

Colorado Mountain Medical  is a team of primary care physicians, specialists and other practitioners with clinics in Dillon, Frisco, Vail, Avon, Edwards, and Eagle. CMM provides high-quality health care to Eagle County residents and visitors.

Howard Head Sports Medicine  helps people of all ages and abilities rebuild their body and spirit. Working with the world's top orthopaedic doctors and researchers, our patients benefit from innovative physical therapy techniques, state-of-the-art equipment and experienced physical therapists. With 10 locations in Eagle and Summit Counties, as well as the Roaring Fork Valley, Howard Head Sports Medicine will get you back to doing the activities you love!

The Shaw Cancer Center , a premier oncology facility in Edwards, provides comprehensive cancer care—ranging from radiation and infusion to supportive therapies—set in a serene, mountain environment.

In 2025, we also opened the  Precourt Healing Center , a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health facility offering both inpatient and outpatient services to meet the growing mental health needs of our mountain communities with compassionate, integrated care.

Patient Care Tech Program :

Patient care technicians are non-certified support staff that can help assist in basic medical tasks.

Students in the program are given six months to a year to go through a series of modules that progress their skill sets toward what is needed to become certified as a medical assistant. During the program, the staff members go through three promotion levels (PCT 1, PCT II and PCT III) with the fourth being becoming certified medical assistants after passing the national certification exam.

“We built out a four-step program for them to move through those skills. Each skill I would monitor closely to make sure that they were competent in. They would have a whole skills list and they would go through that, whether it be the training team or who they were shadowing for the day,” Katelynn Parks said. “The PCTs loved being able to do a little bit more outside of their current scope, which was very limited. We would train them specifically for Colorado Mountain Medical and what we needed our clinical assistants to do differently from other places.”

All of this skills training was provided on the job, meaning that not only were the students working toward — and gaining the skills needed — for the certification, they were being paid to do so.

What is the Patient Care Tech Program at Colorado Mountain Medical?

Vail Health Benefits

We’re proud to offer a  competitive and comprehensive benefits package  that supports the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our team members. Benefits include :

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Retirement savings plan with employer match- 5% match immediately.

Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support

Employee wellness program ($1,000 for Full Time employees) and other mental health resources

Relocation and housing assistance for eligible roles

At Vail Health, you're not just taking on a job—you're joining a mission to elevate care in the communities we serve.