What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant – Primary Care (4-Day Workweek) position at La Plata Family Medicine?
La Plata Family Medicine is a collaborative primary care practice known for a supportive team culture and well-organized clinical workflows that allow staff to focus on patient care. We are seeking a reliable and team-oriented Medical Assistant to support safe, efficient patient care in a busy primary care clinic.
The Medical Assistant prepares patients and exam rooms, assists providers during visits and procedures, completes ordered clinical tasks, and supports routine clinical communication and follow-up. This role is essential to maintaining smooth clinic operations and high-quality patient care.
If you value teamwork, reliability, and providing excellent patient care, we encourage you to apply.
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Job Summary
Full-Time | 4 Days / 10-Hour Shifts
Starting Pay: $18.50 –$19.50/hour depending on experience
The Medical Assistant (MA) supports safe, efficient patient care by preparing patients and rooms, assisting providers during visits and procedures, completing ordered clinical tasks, and managing routine clinical communications and follow-up according to clinic protocols.
The MA is accountable for reliability, timeliness, accuracy, and teamwork. The MA escalates patient safety concerns, clinical exceptions, and workflow barriers early and clearly to protect patients and keep the clinic running smoothly. The MA reports to the RN Clinical Lead for scheduling, training, performance, and escalation and receives day-to-day direction from assigned provider(s) for patient-specific clinical tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Room patients accurately and efficiently
- Document patient care in the EHR
- Assist providers with exams and procedures
- Administer injections, collect specimens, and perform EKGs within MA scope
- Manage inbox tasks including results, refills, and patient messages
- Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms
- Support team coverage and clinic workflow
Preferred
- 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant
If you are an experienced Medical Assistant interested in future opportunities at La Plata Family Medicine, we encourage you to apply even if you are not actively seeking a change.
Pay: $18.50 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Medical Assistance: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Durango, CO 81303 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20