Medical Assistant (CMA) - LV Durango Family Med Cl - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

About the role

The primary role involves escorting patients to exam rooms, obtaining and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, assisting physicians with minor clinical procedures, performing EKGs, and scheduling diagnostic tests.

Responsibilities

• Determines patient care needs and directs patients accordingly.
• Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed.
• Sets up exam rooms, assists physician with exams as needed, monitors patient flow.
• Prepares patients for examinations. Obtains and records vital signs.
• Maintains health care delivery areas fully stocked, organized, cleaned, and disinfected.
• Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory. Photocopies, collates, faxes, mails. Reads and prioritizes incoming mail. Handles or routes as appropriate.
• Ensures that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff.
• Provides coverage/relief for co-workers. Communicates directly with co-workers the status of all patients when providing coverage.
• Assists the physician with exams and procedures.
• Records patient information in chart/EHR according to Joint Commission standards. Maintains a professional demeanor.
• Obtains blood sample specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods in response to requests for testing by clinicians, with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient.
• Receives and screens specimens with regard to acceptability as defined by established guidelines.
• Processes, distributes or packages all specimens received.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City).
• Certification - Job Relevant Current Medical Laboratory Personnel License – NV.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Familiarity with word processing, GECB, COR, Cerner, ProSolv, and scheduling software is preferred.

Benefits

The Culinary Health Fund (CHF) provides comprehensive healthcare benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage—to more than 55,000 workers and 70,000 dependents across the Las Vegas Valley. Keck Medicine of USC partners with the Culinary Health Fund to operate and staff Primary Care and Physical Therapy services at these Culinary Health Centers, bringing together academic clinical expertise and a strong commitment to community-based care.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 – $35.55.

Schedule

N/A