Medical Assistant - Peds 15 McCabe

About the role

The Medical Assistant is accountable for assisting the providers in front and back office procedures. The incumbent has the added responsibility of providing a direct liaison between provider and patient, making certain that any patient questions or concerns have been addressed by the appropriate provider. This position may float to various sites within the health system.

Responsibilities

• Escort the patient from the waiting room to the examination room promptly
• Take vital signs as per guidelines
• Maintain examination rooms' stock
• Document all patient communications
• Prepare lab specimens for processing
• Complete the necessary referral forms and obtain authorizations for referrals and keep records of same
• Schedule patients for tests
• Place and receive phone calls in order of importance and file into patient charts to become part of the permanent record
• Administer treatments and medications per provider order in accordance with established policies

Requirements

• Current State of Nevada license for Office Laboratory Assistant or Certified Laboratory Assistant or an application must be submitted within 90 days of employment (excludes departments: 200279, 200280, 200282, 200305, 200317, 200386, 200399, 200410, 200415, 515316, 515317, 530279, 530285, 530288, 530308, 530317, 530367, 530396, 530399)
• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of employment
• One of the following certifications preferred: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), State of Nevada EMT certification

Qualifications

• Working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Multi-physician office practice experience highly preferred
• CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA, EMT 1 or completion of an Externship (with leadership approval) preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of technical work with orthopedic bracing and casting related activities

Benefits

Some positions may require DOT and Non-DOT drug testing certifications. Employee will have 90 days from date of hire to obtain and maintain certification.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.