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Clinic and Lab Assistant

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.

About the opportunity:

Primarily responsible for supporting laboratory functions including specimen collection, specimen processing, report processing and distribution, phlebotomy, complex laboratory information system functions, waived testing, workflow coordination, office duties, ordering supplies, and customer support. Secondary responsibilities to include assisting providers with patient care, maintaining patient records, and completing administrative duties that assist in the management of patient care as needed.

 
What you will do:
  1. Handles and processes specimens according to departmental protocols.
  2. Stocks and checks expiration dates of collection supplies.
  3. Monitors schedule and prioritizes blood draws to maintain efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  4. Processes specimens timely to ensure best outcomes of testing and limiting the needs for recollections.
  5. Coordinates with Colorado Mountain Medical Clinic staff/Leadership to ensure a high level of teamwork daily.
  6. Interacts effectively and gains knowledge of processes between lab and internal/external lab clients.
  7. Obtains, monitors, and records vital signs, patient history, and invasive procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  8. Fields patient phone calls promptly and in a professional
  9. Assists providers and other clinical staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient
  10. Prepares patient for scheduled procedures, including venipunctures, injections, and initiates intravenous therapy as
  11. Monitors medical condition of patient and report change to appropriate
  12. Maintains patient documentation and communicates plan of care with provider including ordered diagnostics or therapeutic
  13. Ensures cleanliness, adequate stock of supplies and functioning equipment in examination Replaces supplies depleted. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and tools. Completes shift opening and closing procedures.
  14. Provides independent medication administration in accordance with provider orders, compliance, and pertinent
  15. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational
  16. Perform other duties as Must be HIPAA compliant.

 

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
 
What you will need:
 
Experience:
  • One year phlebotomy experience preferred.
  • 2 years’ experience with applicable patient care and administrative duties
  • Ability to perform venipunctures, administer injections, and initiate intravenous therapy
  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules and
License(s):

One of the following is required:

  • 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
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcare
  • Medical Asistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification
  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant by the National Association for Health Professionals
  • State of Colorado Licensed Vocational Nurse or valid compact state license
Certification(s):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Computer / Typing:
  • Cerner Millennium LIS system experience preferred.
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
 
Education:
  • N/A

 

 

 

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) 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
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