Medical Assistant, Apprenticeship Program

About Us: Founded in 2004 by local physicians, Animas Surgical Hospital has been an integral part of the Four Corners region for more than two decades. Our goal has never been to be the only hospital in Durango but to be the best option for surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, occupational medicine, and internal medicine.

Our Mission: To provide innovative, exceptional healthcare that patients recommend, physicians prefer, and employees are proud of.

Job Title: Medical Assistant, Apprenticeship Program

Job Summary: The Clinic Medical Assistant supports healthcare providers and clinical staff by performing both clinical and administrative duties to ensure efficient clinic operations and high-quality patient care. This role is essential in creating a safe, organized, and compassionate environment for patients.

Reports To: Director, Outpatient Services | Nurse Supervisor

Hourly Range: $15.16 - $27.46 (posted hourly range excludes overtime, and bonuses are not guaranteed)

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during clinical procedures
• Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and patient information accurately
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as injections, specimen collection, and EKGs (as permitted by scope of practice)
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked exam rooms
• Document patient care in electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Schedule patient appointments and assist with patient flow
• Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines at all times

Additional Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants will meet the following minimum qualifications.

• Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older.

• A high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) equivalency or other high school equivalency credential is required. Applicant must provide an official transcript(s) for high school and any post-high school education. Applicant must submit the GED certificate or other high school equivalency credential if applicable.

• Applicants must have successfully completed the first academic semester (16 weeks) of San Juan College's Medical Assistant Certification Program.

• Previous training will be evaluated by the San Juan College admissions office and/or Medical Assistant Program Coordinator or Dean to determine equivalency. Applicants who believe they have the required training can choose to test out of a course according to San Juan College policies.

• Applicants will be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others.

• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or DACA student.

• Applicants must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

• Applicants must meet San Juan College entry requirements for acceptance into the college.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the clinic for extended periods
• Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds
• Manual dexterity to perform clinical tasks and use medical equipment
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

Animas Health Immunizations and Vaccinations Requirements

Aligns with CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel

• Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
• Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
• Varicella (chickenpox)- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
• Tuberculosis Screening- Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months
• Vaccine records or evidence of immunity are required prior to 1st day of scheduled work.

Animas Health is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment drug screen which includes marijuana.