Medical Assistant

Vail Health

. Independently assist providers and clinical teams with patient care .

Posted 10/22/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care management, including maintaining accurate electronic health records and effective communication with clinical teams. Holds relevant medical certifications and adheres to HIPAA compliance and medical terminology standards.

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Electronic Health Records (EHR)HIPAA CompliancePatient Care ManagementMedical Terminology

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Hard Skills

Patient CareAdministrative DutiesDocumentationRefill Request ProcessingCommunication with Providers

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Patient PortalEHR Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)Medical Assistant Certification (MAC)

Industry Keywords

HIPAA ComplianceOSHA RegulationsJust Culture PrinciplesPatient Records Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently assist providers and clinical teams with patient care
Maintain patient records and complete administrative duties supporting patient care management
Field patient phone calls and voicemails promptly and professionally
Address patient portal and EHR messages within provider- and leadership-established timeframes
Communicate patient questions and concerns to providers or team members
Receive and appropriately process patient refill requests
Send unprocessable refill requests to providers with necessary information
Manage and route provider patient portal messages within the EHR
Close the loop with patients regarding requests, questions, results, and concerns
Ensure accurate documentation in patients’ electronic health records
Communicate with the clinical care team as needed
Role-model Just Culture principles and organizational values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic knowledge of medical terminology, medical equipment, HIPAA compliance, and OSHA rules and regulations required
2 years of experience with applicable patient care and administrative duties preferred
One of the following certifications or licenses is required: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by AAMA; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by AMT; National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by NCCT; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by NHA; Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) by AMCA; Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant by NAHP; State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician license; State of Colorado Licensed Registered Nurse or valid compact state license; State of Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse or valid compact state license; State of Colorado Certified Nurse Aide license
Must be HIPAA compliant
Must live and work primarily in one of the listed states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellbeing reimbursement funds
403(b) contribution eligibility