We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may obtain an application through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!
Job Description
Responsibilities:

• Report to clinical coordinator or practice administrator
• Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant
• Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms
• Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patients' chart
• Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant
• Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required
• Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants
• Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
• Process orders from provider through referral management software
• Float to other offices on an as needed basis
• All other duties as assigned by clinical coordinator or practice administrator

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma required.
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems preferred.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.
BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
• FAMLI
• Identity Theft benefits
• Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal
• 401K retirement plan options (immediately available) Employer matching after 90 days of employment
• Rewards and Recognitions
• Employee wellness programs
• Annual salary increase opportunity
• Cafeteria meal discount
• Generous paid time off
• Shift differentials

All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $16.42 - $24.63 per/hour
Ref Code: 080007.002Contact Information
Human Resources
1100 Carson Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Email: hr@avrmc.org
Phone: 719-383-6060
Fax: 719-383-6062
MA, Medical Assistant