Medical Assistant, Certified

Lifepoint Health•Elko, NV

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Surgical Technologist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

Medical Assistant (MA) certification

Responsibilities

Assists with performing patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a provider or nurse.
Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
Documents patient care given.
Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
Maintains examination areas.
Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Administers patient injections and takes patients' vitals.
Obtains authorization for consultations, referrals, procedures, and ABNs per policies.
Evaluates chart documentation for coding purposes, applies official guidelines, and determines and applies appropriate codes.
Document all charges on the fee ticket to ensure 100% capture of all charges.