Medical Assistant (CMA) - LV Craig Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to exam rooms and obtains/records vital signs and medication lists.
• Monitors patient flow and assists physicians with minor clinical procedures.
• Performs EKGs and prepares patient charts with pertinent medical information.
• Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed.
• Performs various office and clerical duties, including maintaining files, records, and inventory.
• Ensures patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
• Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations.
• Ensures compliance with infection control policies.
• Determines patient care needs and directs patients accordingly.
• Prepares patient charts prior to appointments, including obtaining x-rays and lab work.
• Sets up exam rooms, assists with exams, and monitors patient flow.
• Prepares patients for examinations and records vital signs.
• Ensures healthcare delivery areas are stocked, organized, cleaned, and disinfected.
• Manages office supply inventory, photocopying, faxing, mailing, and prioritizing incoming mail.
• Implements physician orders for medications and treatments.
• Provides coverage for co-workers and communicates patient status.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures.
• Records patient information in charts/EHR according to Joint Commission standards.
• Obtains blood samples by venipuncture or capillary methods.
• Screens and processes specimens according to established guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) certification (if no card upon hire, must be obtained within 30 days).
• Current Medical Laboratory Personnel License – NV (if no card upon hire, must be obtained within 30 days).

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience; combined education/experience may substitute for minimum experience.
• Experience in an acute care setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with word processing, GECB, COR, Cerner, ProSolv, and scheduling software.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 - $27.01. When extending an offer of employment, factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal/state/local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations are taken into account.