The Medical Assistant will prepare patients for examination by greeting them, recording vital signs, and preparing necessary materials, while also assisting the supervising physician or practitioner with routine medical procedures.
Requirements summary
Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, one year of related work experience, graduation from a medical assistant program, and current CPR certification.
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Job description
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Under the responsibility and supervision of a physician/practitioner, prepare patients for examination; assist physician/resident/practitioner with routine medical procedures. Position is located in the Albany Community Health Clinic in Laramie, Wyoming.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave
Vacation
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Contributions
Wellness Programs
Tuition Waiver
Paid Winter Closure
Essential duties and responsibilities
Greet patients and ascertain problems to be examined; take and record pertinent vital signs, and prepare patients for examination.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
Administer immunizations and medications as directed.
Assemble and use equipment including catheters and oxygen supplies.
Give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), record vital signs, and assist during medical emergencies, as directed.
Answer phones, take messages, and perform telephone triage when needed.
Maintain adequate supplies in cast, procedure, and examining rooms; maintain cleanliness of work area; report items for re-ordering.
Assist physician in outpatient procedures or other tests.
Supplemental functions
Inventory narcotics and drug supplies.
Clean instruments; wrap and label for autoclave sterilization and return to designated location.
Competencies
Consistency
Sensitivity
Service Orientation
Quality Orientation
Work Tempo
Minimum qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 1 year work-related experience
Required licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements
Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Graduate of a medical assistant program
Desired qualifications
Demonstrate experience in a family practice setting.
Creative problem solving.
Conflict resolution skills.
Experience with creating and implementing standard nursing processes.
Demonstrate experience with EMR, electronic workflows and tickler processes.
Demonstrate experience with Microsoft Teams approach in a clinical setting.
Required application materials
Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
1. Cover letter 2. Resume or C.V. 3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 3/26/2026 will receive full consideration.
Work location
This position provides vital support to clinic patients, and the successful candidate must be available to work on site at the Albany Community Health Clinic which is located in Laramie, WY.
Work authorization requirements
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.
Hiring statement/Eeo
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps at uwyo.edu
About laramie
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn move about Laramie, by visiting the About Laramie website [https://www.uwyo.edu/uw/aboutuw/about-laramie.html].
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ [http://visitlaramie.org/]
