Medical Assistant Wellington Lung and Sleep Clinic
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description: A Medical Assistant has accountability for
providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. This
will involve caring for patients with acute and chronic needs. A
Medical Assistant will be responsible for communicating clearly
with patients seeking care through different modalities including
telephone and in-person interactions. Please review minimum
qualifications listed below before applying. External Candidates:
To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition
into our organization, we will also offer up to a $3,500 Sign-on
Bonus when applicable. Shift Details: Tuesday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. . no weekends or holidays Unit/Location: Lung and Sleep
Clinic , Grand Junction, CO Additional Details: The Lung and Sleep
Clinic is a busy practice where you will utilize a wide variety of
your skills in a friendly, supportive team enviroment. Are you
interested in advancing your career while helping people live the
healthiest lives possible? 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 . At Intermountain, you
will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation
and collaboration , where you r skills are valued and your
contributions make a lasting impact . What does it mean to be a
caregiver with Intermountain ? Check out this video and learn more
and discover the “Power of We .” 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 by:
Providing Patient Care: Under the direction of the Clinician,
provid ing care to patients by assisting the provider to gather
information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition.
Effective Communication: C ommunicating clearly with patients
seeking care through different modalities including telephone and
in-person interactions. Team Collaboration: Working with cross
functional teams to collaborate on patient care. Attention to
detail and follow through are key components in helping to provide
the care that is needed. Minimum Qualifications This position
requires 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 the state of Colorado Current Basic Life
Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be
obtained prior to start date Demonstrated basic computer skills
involving word processing and data entry. Professional manner and
strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work
collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver the
highest level of customer/patient satisfaction. Ability to protect
privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of
patients, members, and caregivers. ?? Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems
and other relevant software. Current national MA certification from
one of the following national MA certifications or registrations:
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified
Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
(CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA Ongoing
need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess
patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and
visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as
hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues
quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and
delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes
frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care,
accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected
to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including
heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating
patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment,
including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy
rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be
expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period
of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle
which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals,
and other vehicles Physical Requirements: Location: Wellington Lung
and Sleep Clinic Work City: Grand Junction Work State: Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is
listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $19.20
- $27.35 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit –
which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package
that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable
culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure,
connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits
package here . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity
employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or
protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the
artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your
job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and
experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in
reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by
Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy
and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe
and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career
with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All
positions subject to close without notice.
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