What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Allergy position at Vail Valley Medical Center?
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .
Step into a hands-on, fast-evolving role in our Allergy Clinic at Colorado Mountain Medical, part of the Vail Health family. As a Medical Assistant, you won’t just be rooming patients—you’ll be an essential part of the care team delivering specialized allergy testing, administering immunotherapy, and directly supporting patients as they manage chronic conditions and seasonal challenges. This role offers a unique blend of routine and variety, with the chance to develop deep clinical skills in a growing specialty. If you're looking for a position where your work truly makes a difference—and no two days feel the same—this is the opportunity to bring your energy, precision, and compassion to a team that values both excellence and mountain lifestyle balance. Relocation and Housing assistance available. About the opportunity:Responsible for independently assisting providers with patient care, maintaining patient records, and completing administrative duties that assist in the management of patient care.
What you will do:- Obtains, monitors, and records vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures; ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Fields patient phone calls promptly and in a professional manner.
- Assists providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
- Prepares patient for scheduled procedures, including venipunctures, injections, and initiates intravenous therapy as necessary.
- Monitors medical condition of patient and report change to appropriate provider.
- Maintains patient documentation and communicates plan of care with provider including ordered diagnostics or therapeutic services.
- Ensures cleanliness, adequate stock of supplies and functioning equipment in examination rooms. Replaces supplies depleted on a daily basis. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and tools. Completes shift opening and closing procedures.
- Provides medication administration only under the supervision of a delegated provider in accordance with Colorado Rule 800.
- Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
- At least one year of prior medical assistant experience required.
- Ability to perform venipunctures, administer injections, and initiate intravenous therapy preferred.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules and regulations.
- Medical Assistant:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologist (AMT)
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcare Association
- Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification Association
- Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant by the National Association for Health Professionals
- State of Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse or valid compact state license
- State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician license
CNA or EMT license pay range: $22.00 - $28.39
Medical Assistant certification pay range: $23.20 - $31.00
LPN, RN, or Paramedic pay range: $25.47 - $35.98
Certification(s):- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
- N/A
Benefits at Vail Health Include:
- Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Paid Time Off:
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay:
$23.20 - $31 USD