Medical Assistant - Outpatient Clinics - Part time

Aspen Valley Health is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for the Outpatient Clinics department.

About the Role

The Outpatient Clinics Medical Assistant provides clinical care to patients under the direction of physician and nursing staff. In addition, assists with front desk responsibilities including complete and accurate registering of patients, completion of consent for treatment form, obtaining of insurance information, scanning, and charging responsibilities including collection of payment at time of service as appropriate. Practices exceptional customer service, answers phone, assists in maintaining office supplies, and assists with the daily operations of the clinic. Communicates and coordinates information in a knowledgeable and courteous manner with staff, patients, and families. Medical Assistants in the outpatient clinics will float between all outpatient clinics depending on staffing needs.

This position offers highly competitive pay, the opportunity to be part of a very cohesive and supportive team, and proximity to four of North America's top ski resorts.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients under the direction of physician and nursing staff.
• Assist with front desk responsibilities, including patient registration, completion of consent forms, and obtaining insurance information.
• Handle scanning, charging responsibilities, and collection of payment at time of service.
• Maintain exceptional customer service, answer phones, and assist in maintaining office supplies.
• Support daily clinic operations and communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families.
• Float between outpatient clinics based on staffing needs.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be obtained upon hire).
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Current, unrestricted certification or licensure as an EMT in Colorado, or ability to obtain, preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Equivalent combinations of experience and education will be considered. If you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Health insurance available within your first 30 days.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work.
• Discounted ski pass options.
• 457B retirement plan options.
• Access to a number of AVH-hosted programs.

Pay

Compensation range: $22.16 - $35.46 per hour. Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, including years of experience, level of formal education, and professional certifications.

Schedule

Part-time, 8-hour day shifts.

Environment and Culture

Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that combines the warmth and friendliness of a small town with the technical expertise of a major medical center. Known for its supportive and cohesive team culture, the hospital boasts a retention rate better than 90% of all other hospitals in the country.

• "I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name." – Stacy
• "I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for." – Melissa
• "The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried." – Diana