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You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family. When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals. When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado. So, what are you waiting for?! Fill out the application now, and when you hit send do a little happy dance knowing that you just made our day. If it still sounds too good to be true, come see for yourself. Call us to schedule a tour and meet your new best friends! About Family Health West Our roots go deep founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future. At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities. Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views. Essential Functions Performs Medical Assistant specific duties under the delegation of a medical provider per hospital standard including but not limited to :
- Patient rooming & preparation
- Patient education
- Triage calls
- Assisting in quality improvement projects
- Reporting to the delegated personnel
- Performing quality patient care
- Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal, medical, and financial information per HIPAA.
- Additional clinic specific duties Education : 1. Education High school diploma or equivalent required. 2. Licenses Current Medical Assistant Certification and / or Registration required through an accredited organization (i.e. AMT, AAMA, NHA, etc.) 3. Certifications Current BLS Certification, or obtain within 6 months of hire. 4. Experience Minimum of one year experience or related education in hands-on medical assisting duties preferred. Position will be open until filled Wage Range : The pay scale for this position starts at $20.00 and goes up based on experience. Sign on and Incentive pay break down : $500 with first check $250 at one year of service $750 at two years of service Immunizations required for employment, including COVID-19. Benefits FHW offers a full benefits package including : FOR ALL EMPLOYEES : Employee Assistance Program 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK Medical Plan Options : I. PPO plan with copay / coinsurance and lower deductible II. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account. III. Telemedicine includes in both plan options. Dental Vision Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option. Critical Illness and Accident Plans Cafeteria Options : Health Reimbursement / Flex Savings / Dependent Childcare A host of other options to include : Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection, Licenses & Certifications Required
- Cert - BLS
- Cert - Reg Med Asst
Salary : $250 - $750