Medical Assistant - Peds 2nd Street

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, ensuring that any patient questions or concerns are addressed by the appropriate provider.

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)
• Failure to apply for and/or receive license within 90 days will result in discharge

Qualifications

• Education: Working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Certification(s): Current AHA BLS or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment required. 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain one of the following certifications preferred: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – issued by National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) – issued by American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – issued by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – issued by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) – issued by National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – issued by American Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Allied Health Association (AAH), National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) State of Nevada EMT certification – (basic, advanced, paramedic)
• Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.