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Medical Assistant - Vail Health | Eagle County (Avon, Colorado)

Hourly Pay: $22--$35.00 USD
Open to EMT, CNA, LPN, RN, or Certified Medical Assistants
Relocation & Housing Assistance Available

Your Adventure Starts Here

Imagine waking up in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, surrounded by alpine beauty, fresh mountain air, and endless outdoor adventures. Now imagine your job is just as exhilarating--where your skills make a real impact in a world-class healthcare system that thrives in the mountains.

Welcome to Vail Health, the most advanced mountain healthcare system on the planet. Our 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital is nestled in Vail, Colorado, and serves the community with cutting-edge care and breathtaking views.

We're looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Primary Care team in Avon, Colorado--a town where hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, and living your best mountain life are part of the daily routine.

What You'll Do

As a Medical Assistant, you'll be the heartbeat of our care team, supporting providers and patients from newborns to seniors. You'll work independently, compassionately, and professionally to deliver top-tier care in a setting that feels more like a mountain retreat than a clinic.

Your Impact Includes:

• Taking vitals and documenting patient history
• Assisting with exams and minor procedures
• Performing venipunctures, injections, and IV therapy
• Monitoring patient conditions and communicating updates
• Managing patient communications and flow
• Keeping exam rooms stocked, clean, and ready
• Upholding HIPAA, OSHA, and Vail Health's values

What You Bring

• 2+ years of clinical or administrative healthcare experience preferred
• Skilled in venipuncture, injections, and IV therapy
• Certified as a Medical Assistant, EMT, LPN, RN, or similar
• BLS certification required
• Tech-savvy with EHR systems and basic computer skills

Compensation Snapshot

Epic Benefits

• Housing & Relocation Assistance
• 4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance & Loan Repayment
• Annual Education Fund & Certification Reimbursement
• Up to 5 Weeks PTO in Year One
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Immediate Match
• Pet Insurance
• $1,000 Annual Wellness Reimbursement
• Recreation & Wellness Discounts

About Vail Health

Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports. Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Avon and Gypsum, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty clinic in Frisco. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region’s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center. The Vail Clinic, which was founded in 1965, officially became “Vail Valley Medical Center” in 1980, its first year as a full-service hospital. At that time, we had one primary locatio...n and 25 physicians. Today, Vail Health has locations in nine towns, nearly 1,000 employees, 260 physician partners and 85 volunteers. Vail Health is an equal-opportunity employer. The hospital is handicap accessible and adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Smoking is prohibited in our facilities. This includes e-cigarettes.

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