Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program in Aspen, Colorado at Aspen Valley Hospital

Join Aspen Valley Hospital’s Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program and begin your path to a career in the Healthcare Field!

All new hires entering this program would be started at a minimum of $24 per hour with pay increases along the course of the year. Pay increases would begin upon successful completion of the online didactic training, mid-way through the program, and at completion.

After successful completion of the program all candidates will be making a minimum of $27 per hour or higher based on years of experience and performance throughout the year-long program.

This Position Offers:

Highly competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and four of North America's top ski resorts at your doorstep. Our comprehensive benefits package, which can be viewed here, includes generous paid time off, health insurance within your first 30 days, and retirement. You will also be eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work, discounted ski pass options, 457B, and a number of AVH hosted programs including cell phone discounts and computer software.

Company Overview:

Embrace the adventure of a career at Aspen Valley Hospital. Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center. Our award-winning hospital, nestled in the heart of Aspen, CO, includes a team of more than 500 people dedicated to making a difference for our patients, families, and community. Nationally, we are recognized for providing some of the most exceptional patient care of any hospital across the country.

Job Overview:

The AVH MA Apprenticeship program provides 144 hours of online training and 2000 hours of on the job training and covers the cost of the program for those who wish to become a Certified Medical Assistant. The employee is required to complete the certification within six months of completing the coursework. In addition to working a full time schedule in the assigned clinic, additional coursework is completed within the first 16 weeks. After successfully completing the exam and program at AVH you will then begin your career as a Medical Assistant at AVH with a minimum 2-year commitment.

AVH-specific training is compensated work time. However, the self-directed certification pathway is an independent investment by the employee and will not be paid time. This includes structured coursework, self-study, and examinations provided by a third party. The employee is responsible for dedicating personal time to successfully completing this external coursework, resulting in a transferable qualification with long-term professional benefits.

A job as a Medical Assistant at AVH offers a wide array of opportunities including:

• Caring for a variety of patients from birth to geriatric in a variety of clinical settings
• Prepares patients for provider; anticipates needs of provider to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Performs phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by provider.
• Performs and documents injections and immunizations.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Cleans, prepares, and sterilizes instruments.
• Assists provider with procedures and exams.
• Manages appropriate patient referrals and required documentation.
• Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
• Answers telephones, schedules patients, and supports care team members.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check

Applicant Checklist:

Once the online job application has been completed, please send the following materials in an email to Elisa Marszalek, the Talent Acquisition Specialist at Aspen Valley Hospital. Her email is emarszalek@aspenhospital.org.

• Current Resume
• Personal Statement about why you are interested in pursuing a career as a medical assistant and how this opportunity will affect your work and personal life (350-500 words)
• Short Answer Questions Response:
  • How do you show up each day in your life and represent AVH’s core values (patient centered, teamwork, respect for others, accountability, and integrity)
  • What support (financial or otherwise) would you need from AVH to be able to successfully complete this program?
• Letter of Recommendation

**The application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.