Medical Assistant - Cardiology

UHS•Sparks, NV

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Nevada Medical Group, part of Northern Nevada Health System, offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services for the entire family. Our providers offer wellness services, family, geriatric and internal medicine, along with specialty care including cardiology, general surgery, podiatry and sleep medicine. Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve. Website: http://nnmg.com This Medical Assistant opportunity is full-time, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviewing patients measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required
Current BLS/CPR certification required
Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant
Familiarity with medical terminology required
Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
General medical office procedures
Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)

Responsibilities

Participates in decision-making and process improvement.
Ensures that patient rooms, nursing station and storage rooms are kept stocked, clean, manages product expiration date; ensures all equipment is kept clean according to infection prevention standards.
Distribute referrals as necessary to physicians and insurance companies; keep proper documentation of referral requests/responses in patient charts.
Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.
Phone/faxing patient prescriptions as necessary
Schedules Diagnostic Imaging studies BMDs dietician appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing for patients, and completes all appropriate paperwork.
Accurately performs clinical duties to include triaging patients, checking patient vitals, administering injections and venipunctures, and prepping patients for physician exam.