Medical Assistant

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

What You'll Do

The Medical Assistant plays a vital role on our healthcare team, providing both administrative and clinical support to ensure smooth operations and quality patient care. They will provide direct, compassionate and professional medical care to patients at our Specialty Clinic and assist in all aspects of medical practice under the supervision of a medical provider. 

• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients’ medical records.
• Administers immunizations.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Participates in frequent interaction with patients regarding all levels of concerns and questions.
• Keeps up-to-date on public health policies and procedures.

Who We're Looking For

• Courses or experiences showing commitment, reliability, or work ethic
• Brings Certified Medical Assistant/Registered Medical Assistant experience, but we'll consider all experiences
• Speaks both English and Spanish to better serve our community, but not required
• Must have a current BLS card within 3 months of initial employment and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.

What We Offer

• $19.50 - $29.72 considering certifications
• Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experiences

We invest in our people because we believe happy employees create better patient experiences. As a part of our team, you'll have access to:

• Year-round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine.
• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and Dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• PTO accrual from day one
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• 457b Retirement plan with company match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistance programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.
• Payroll deduct for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, etc.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise

Why Grand River Health?

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.

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