Medical Assistant Orthopedics Grand Junction Colorado

Rocky Mountain Ortho Clinic, Grand Junction, CO – 36 scheduled hours per week (4 × 9-hour shifts; exact schedule discussed during interview).

About the role

As a Medical Assistant at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care in a very busy surgical orthopedic practice. Hands-on duties include casting, staple removal, wound care, and more. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate clearly with patients via telephone and in-person, and help advance your career—with clear paths to roles like Medical Assistant Senior, Registered Nurse, Practice Manager, and beyond.

Intermountain invests in your growth: up to $5,250 annually for education assistance and partnerships with schools for debt-free programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of the clinician, gathering information relevant to the patient’s visit and condition.
• Communicate clearly with patients through telephone and in-person interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Perform hands-on clinical tasks such as casting, staple removal, and wound care.
• Document patient care, access medical records, and operate electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Maintain attention to detail and follow through on care plans.
• Protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI).

Requirements

• Current American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers (must be obtained prior to start date).
• One of the following:
  • Proof of completion of a Medical Assistant Program, or
  • At least one year of Medical Assistant work experience, or
  • Current active and in-good-standing RN/LPN license to practice nursing in Colorado.
• Basic computer skills for word processing and data entry.
• Professional manner with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver high customer/patient satisfaction.
• Frequent physical demands:
  • See and read information, labels, and monitors; hear and understand spoken information, alarms, and needs quickly, especially during emergencies.
  • Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment, including frequent computer use and typing.
  • Lift, bend, retrieve, and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
  • Walk, assist with patient transport/ambulation, and push/pull gurneys and portable equipment.
  • Navigate crowded, busy rooms with equipment and power cords.
  • Stand in a stationary position for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Current national MA certification from one of the following:
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT,
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA),
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA.

Pay

$20.07 – $28.59 per hour, dependent upon experience.

Benefits

Intermountain provides a comprehensive benefits package covering mind, body, and spirit, including:

• Up to $5,250 annually for education assistance.
• Partnerships with schools for debt-free career-advancement programs.