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Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Vail Health Hospital · Avon · United States

Occupation
Medical Assistant

Posted: 11/5/2026 · Last checked: 11/10/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Vail Health Hospital's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

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.

Open to EMT, CNA, LPN, RN, or Certified Medical Assistants
Relocation & Housing Assistance Available

 

Your Adventure Starts Here

Imagine waking up in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, surrounded by alpine beauty, fresh mountain air, and endless outdoor adventures. Now imagine your job is just as exhilarating—where your skills make a real impact in a world-class healthcare system that thrives in the mountains.

Welcome to Vail Health, the most advanced mountain healthcare system on the planet. Our 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital is nestled in Vail, Colorado, and serves the community with cutting-edge care and breathtaking views.

We’re looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Internal Medicine clinic team in Avon, Colorado—a town where hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, and living your best mountain life are part of the daily routine.

 

What You’ll Do

As a Medical Assistant, you’ll be the heartbeat of our care team, supporting providers and patients from newborns to seniors. You’ll work independently, compassionately, and professionally to deliver top-tier care in a setting that feels more like a mountain retreat than a clinic.

Your Impact Includes:

  • Taking vitals and documenting patient history
  • Assisting with exams and minor procedures
  • Performing venipunctures, injections, and IV therapy
  • Monitoring patient conditions and communicating updates
  • Managing patient communications and flow
  • Keeping exam rooms stocked, clean, and ready
  • Upholding HIPAA, OSHA, and Vail Health’s values

 

What You Bring

  • 2+ years of clinical or administrative healthcare experience preferred
  • Skilled in venipuncture, injections, and IV therapy
  • Certified as a Medical Assistant, EMT, LPN, RN, or similar
  • BLS certification required
  • Tech-savvy with EHR systems and basic computer skills

 

Compensation Snapshot

CNA or EMT

$22.00 – $28.39

Certified MA

$23.20 – $31.00

LPN, RN, Paramedic

$25.47 – $35.98

 

Epic Benefits

  • Housing & Relocation Assistance
  • 4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Childcare Reimbursement
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance & Loan Repayment
  • Annual Education Fund & Certification Reimbursement
  • Up to 5 Weeks PTO in Year One
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Immediate Match
  • Pet Insurance
  • $1,000 Annual Wellness Reimbursement
  • Recreation & Wellness Discounts

 

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:
$23.20—$31 USD

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