MEDICAL ASSISTANT TRAINING SPECIALIST

Nevada Health Centers I•Elko, NV

5d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Training Specialist positions are based at all clinical sites throughout Nevada Health Centers on a rotating basis based on needs of the clinic. These trainers will assist the training of all medical assistants across our state within the company. The Medical Assistant training specialist will implement and provide training, continuing education, and oversee compliance to standards of practice (competencies) to: new medical assistants that are hired in, extern Medical assistants from MA schools in which we are contracted with, and for the MA-in-Training program.

Requirements

National certification through NHA as a Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA). If not currently nationally certified must obtain within 180 days of employment.
3+ years’ experience as a Medical Assistant in family medicine, pediatrics, or specialty medicine in a clinic setting
Desire to train medical assistants in clinical best practices
Current CPR/BLS certification

Nice To Haves

1 year experience as an MA Trainer or Lead
Skill in operating computer databases; EHR/EMR
Ability to read, write, and calculate mathematical figures
Knowledge of general office practices in a medical setting
Knowledge of medical examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
Skill in identifying and communicating problems and finding solutions
Ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively, and sensitively to underserved populations
Knowledge of ADA, CPT, and ICD-9-CM coding

Responsibilities

Provides oversight of the medical assistants’ clinical skills and competencies and can assess and identify training opportunities in support of the learning needs of all medical assistants
Opportunities to develop and deliver effective medical assistant education on the topics of promoting quality, safety, population health, and patient centered medical home
Direct oversight of clinical skills required for the employees enrolled in the on-line medical assistant training program
Evaluates the performance of medical assistants performing daily skills, with an emphasis on observing the required quality measures are determined through patient intake and or chart review, and proper documentation has been established in the electronic medical record
Evaluate and track the annual skills and competencies for all medical assistants new or existing
Participates in direct patient care
Provides assistance and guidance to all new medical assistants joining the NVHC team
Provides training for telemedicine equipment set-up and telemedicine visits.
Provider oversight of the medical assistant externships and will be responsible for helping the students complete the required hours and check list of competencies/skills
Provides ongoing electronic medical record training to ensure competencies for all medical assistants and students
Provides performance evaluation recommendations to clinic leadership
Evaluates and trains regarding lab duties, and tracks the lab certification for each medical assistant
Conducts respiratory FIT testing to clinical staff
Act as the liaison for all internal lab surveys and inspections
Conduct monthly lab audits for all clinic sites
Conduct documentation audits in the electronic health record system and other related systems
Train medical assistant staff in all CLIA Waived Test
Knowledge of AIDET and practices it routinely and will oversee the use of AIDET with the medical assistants
Knowledge of current quality measures and ensures the proper documentation among all medical assistants