Medical Assistant
Wound Clinic
Grand River Health | Rifle, CO
At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.
Shift Info
PRN
What You’ll Do
Provides direct patient care and clinical support within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant (MA), assisting providers and the healthcare team in delivering efficient, compassionate care. Supports smooth clinic workflow through patient rooming, vital signs, clinical procedures, and coordination of patient visits while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and excellent communication skills. Works collaboratively with providers, staff, and other departments to ensure high-quality patient care consistent with Grand River Hospital District policies and procedures.
- Performs patient care duties including rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, administering injections, ear lavage, blood draws, and basic laboratory testing within MA scope of practice.
- Assists with pre-visit preparation, patient flow, provider procedures, post-visit duties, and front-office support as needed.
- Assists providers with exams, procedures, wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, specimen collection, EKGs, injections, immunizations, ear lavage, blood draws, point-of-care testing, and other clinical procedures within MA scope of practice.
- Utilizes clinic practice management systems, electronic health records, and office equipment including multi-line phones, copiers, fax machines, and computer applications such as word processing and spreadsheets.
- Prepares and sanitizes exam and procedure rooms, stocks clinical supplies, sterilizes instruments, and follows infection prevention and safety protocols.
- Maintains accuracy in processing detailed information and develops positive working relationships with patients, providers, and staff members.
- Achieves proficiency within six (6) months of hire in QHN, Pyxis, Meditech, Kase, and HealthStream systems.
- Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.
Who We’re Looking For
Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, proofreading, and problem-solving skills while handling multiple tasks and interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) preferred.
- Must obtain and maintain an American Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within three (3) months of hire.
- Demonstrates professionalism, compassion, reliability, and the ability to work successfully as part of a team.
What We Offer
Our total rewards package includes
- Pay Range: $20.43 - $27.55/hour (based on experience)
- Shift Differentials: $2–$4/hour for nights and weekends, and other incentive pay available.
- PRN Differential: 10% differential in addition to base rate salary
- Perks: Flexible scheduling, employee assistance program, access to outdoor recreation, and more!
Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.
Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.
Why Join Grand River Health?
As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.
OUR MISSION:
To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
OUR VISION:
To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
