Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant (MA/PSA) - Cardiovascular Rapid Care Center

Nevada System of Higher Education

8d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant/Patient Support Assistant (MA/PSA) role is located in the Cardiovascular Rapid Care Center at Highland Park Hospital. This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The MA/PSA will be responsible for various administrative and patient support tasks within the physician practice, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting co-payments, completing patient registration, checking patients in and out, verifying insurances, greeting patients, escorting them to exam rooms, documenting vital signs, allergies, medications, and the reason for the office visit. Basic vitals such as BP, height, and weight will be performed, and phlebotomy and injections may also be required. On-the-job training is provided for individuals without prior medical assistant training or experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience is required.
• One year of work experience required
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association required

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program is preferred, but not required
• Medical Assistant Certification (AMT, AAMA, ARMA, CCMA, CMA, MAC, AMCA) is preferred, but not required
• previous experience working in a medical office (or related field) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones
• Schedule appointments
• Collect co-payments
• Complete patient registration
• Provide other administrative support to the physician practice
• Check in and check out patient
• Verify insurances
• Greet patients and escort them to exam room
• Document vital signs, allergies, medications and reason for office visit
• Provide front office support as needed
• Perform basic vitals like BP, height and weight
• Phlebotomy and injections may be required

Benefits

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED