Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

About the role

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities they serve and the people they employ. This commitment is encapsulated in their culture known as The Meaning of Care, which emphasizes making each delivery special, conveying difficult diagnoses with compassion, going above and beyond for patient needs, and celebrating personal health challenges.

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities they live and work in. They offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where all employees are valued.

Responsibilities

• Determines and documents patient conditions and needs via phone triage.
• Assists providers with patient preparation and treatment.
• Prepares exam rooms and equipment for patient examinations.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Orders and schedules diagnostic tests.
• Communicates with pharmacies to handle prescription refills.
• Provides patient education and support.
• Handles administrative tasks such as scheduling and record keeping.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Medication Aide Registry (MAR or MAR.40).
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Effective time management and task prioritization.
• Proficient typing and computer navigation skills.
• Caring and clear communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) understanding.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program.
• 6 months of previous medical assistant experience preferred.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Medication Aide Registry (MAR or MAR.40) certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Effective time management and task prioritization.
• Proficient typing and computer navigation skills.
• Caring and clear communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) understanding.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Effective time management and task prioritization.
• Proficient typing and computer navigation skills.
• Caring and clear communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) understanding.

Benefits

Nebraska Methodist Health System offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where all employees are valued. They also emphasize service to the communities they serve and the people they employ, with a focus on The Meaning of Care.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, hours between 8am - 5pm. There are no weekends or national holidays.