Medical Assistant; MA

Medical Assistant (MA)

$2,500 Sign on Bonus for Full-Time Positions!

Join Hope West as the Medical Assistant (MA) as a multi-skilled allied health professional, dedicated to assisting in all aspects of the PACE clinic. The Medical Assistant provides overall clinic support that ensures the PACE Clinic runs effectively. The Medical Assistant is responsible for administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing participants and rooms for examination, assisting physicians with exams, order processing, escorting participants at time of their appointments and performing front desk tasks as needed.

PACE or Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly provides comprehensive, coordinated, and proactive whole-person care to allow people who might otherwise live in a nursing home to remain cared for in their homes, in their community. There are 180 PACE programs, in 33 states, providing care to over 79,000 people and growing every month!

The number of people aged 55+ is increasing in Grand Junction, CO and the demand for eldercare professionals is on the rise. Apply today and take the next step in advancing your career!

• Holds and maintains a current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration throughout employment (Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant)
• If there is not a current Medical Assistant Certification or Registration held, must have worked as an MA for 3 years in the last 7 and be willing to register to test and pass for their RMA or CMA the first 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working (paid or volunteer) with the elderly required.
• Experience working in a primary care clinic setting preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effectively and respectfully communicate both verbally and in writing in a multitude of situations and settings, including highly emotional interactions.
• Effectively work with and build relationships with others.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Successfully completes Hope West orientation post hire.
• Successfully completes competency evaluations
• Excellent computer and technology skills.

• Competitive pay structure starting at $20.15-$22.30 per hour, depending on experience.
• Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule.
• Cigna Health, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the month following start date.
• Immediately start accruing PTO and medical leave.
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations.
• Up to 3% match on 403B retirement.
• Employer paid life insurance and EAP.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving.
• Additional pay for bilingual fluency.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

At Hope West, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of Hope West are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our Hope West Team!

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.

Hope West honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.