MEDICAL ASSISTANT

About the role

Las Vegas is known internationally as a major resort city often known for its gambling, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife. Although Las Vegas identifies as “The Entertainment Capital of the World” and is famous for The Strip and its mega casino-hotels, there is so much more to life in the Valley. From the lovely Summerlin area adjacent to Red Rock Canyon, to the beautifully developed Green Valley area set away from the hustle and bustle of The Strip, there are many wonderful communities of people and families who call Las Vegas home. Backing the communities across our region is an ever-growing and ever-strengthening healthcare system. Website: https://valleyhealthphysicians.com/ This Medical Assistant opportunity is full-time, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Interviewing patients and measuring vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height).
• Performing venipuncture and procedures as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State.
• Documenting in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline.
• Preparing treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Assisting in covering the front desk as required.
• Participating in decision-making and process improvement.
• Ensuring that patient rooms, nursing station, and storage rooms are kept stocked, clean; managing product expiration date; ensuring all equipment is kept clean according to infection prevention standards.
• Distributing referrals as necessary to physicians and insurance companies; keeping proper documentation of referral requests/responses in patient charts.
• Pre-authorizing prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.
• Phone/faxing patient prescriptions as necessary.
• Scheduling Diagnostic Imaging studies (BMDs, dietician appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing) for patients, and completing all appropriate paperwork.
• Accurately performing clinical duties to include triaging patients, checking patient vitals, administering injections and venipunctures, and prepping patients for physician exam.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required
• Current BLS/CPR certification required

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant
• Familiarity with medical terminology required
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
• General medical office procedures