Medical Assistant - Urology

This position is located at the Mountain View Clinic - Urology in Las Vegas, NV, with full-time office hours (0800-1700 Monday-Friday). 4 and 5 day schedule options are available.

About the Role

A Medical Assistant in this ambulatory clinic setting provides care to patients with acute and chronic needs, communicating clearly through telephone and in-person interactions. Urology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Clinician, assist the provider in gathering information relevant to the patient’s visit and condition.
• Communicate clearly with patients through various modalities, including telephone and in-person interactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and follow-through in delivering needed care.
• Perform basic Medical Assisting skills and provide care in an ambulatory setting.

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers (must be obtained prior to the start date).
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program, one year of Medical Assistant experience, or a current RN/LPN license.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills, including word processing and data entry.
• Professional manner with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients and caregivers to deliver high levels of customer/patient satisfaction.
• Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current national MA certification (e.g., RMA, NCMA, CCMA, or CMA).
• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.

Skills

• Professional etiquette and communication
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Confidentiality and customer service
• Resolving patient needs
• Computer literacy and time management
• Critical thinking and situational awareness
• Patient care and reading
• Typing and manual dexterity
• Life support and information collection
• Accountability

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment.
• Frequent verbal communication with providers, patients, and visitors, including understanding spoken information, alarms, and needs, especially during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity for complex and delicate equipment, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation.
• Lifting and utilizing full range of movement to transfer patients, including bending, retrieving, lifting, and carrying supplies and equipment (up to heavy items).
• Walking and assisting with transporting/ambulating patients, pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment (including heavy items), and navigating crowded/busy rooms.
• Ability to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
• For roles requiring driving: ability to drive a vehicle, including sitting, seeing, and reading signs and traffic signals.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $20.07 - $28.59, dependent upon experience.

Benefits

Intermountain provides a comprehensive benefits package covering wellness programs for mind, body, and spirit, including health, happiness, security, connection, and engagement. Learn more about our benefits package here.