Medical Assistant

Rise MSO - Dr Ctr Employees•Henderson, NV

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is a vital member of the healthcare team responsible for providing clinical and administrative support in a medical setting. The MA works under the direction of licensed healthcare providers to ensure efficient and effective patient care and smooth office operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Clinical Duties: Prepare patients for examination (vital signs, weight, medical history) Assist with examinations, procedures, and minor surgeries Administer medications and immunizations as directed Perform basic laboratory tests and phlebotomy Collect and prepare specimens for lab testing Clean and sterilize medical instruments Maintain examination rooms, supplies, and equipment Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date patient records within the electronic health record (EHR) system Document patient information, provider notes, and updates in the EHR in a timely and accurate manner Manage and coordinate provider schedules to support efficient clinic workflow and timely patient care Conduct patient follow-up communications regarding care plans, test results, referrals, and provider instructions Process referrals and coordinate with specialty providers to ensure continuity of patient care Assist with obtaining prior authorizations for medications, procedures, and diagnostic testing as required Monitor and respond to patient messages through the EHR system or patient portal Prepare patient charts and ensure all required documentation, labs, imaging, and reports are available for provider review prior to visits Maintain organization of electronic patient files, including scanning and uploading medical documents into the EHR Communicate effectively with providers, clinical staff, and external healthcare facilities to support patient care coordination Ensure patient information and documentation are handled in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies

Requirements

Medical Assistant experience: At least 1 year
Vital signs experience: At least 1 year
EMR systems experience: At least 1 year
High school diploma or equivalent
Medical Assisting diploma (depending on state requirements)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination (vital signs, weight, medical history)
Assist with examinations, procedures, and minor surgeries
Administer medications and immunizations as directed
Perform basic laboratory tests and phlebotomy
Collect and prepare specimens for lab testing
Clean and sterilize medical instruments
Maintain examination rooms, supplies, and equipment
Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date patient records within the electronic health record (EHR) system
Document patient information, provider notes, and updates in the EHR in a timely and accurate manner
Manage and coordinate provider schedules to support efficient clinic workflow and timely patient care
Conduct patient follow-up communications regarding care plans, test results, referrals, and provider instructions
Process referrals and coordinate with specialty providers to ensure continuity of patient care
Assist with obtaining prior authorizations for medications, procedures, and diagnostic testing as required
Monitor and respond to patient messages through the EHR system or patient portal
Prepare patient charts and ensure all required documentation, labs, imaging, and reports are available for provider review prior to visits
Maintain organization of electronic patient files, including scanning and uploading medical documents into the EHR
Communicate effectively with providers, clinical staff, and external healthcare facilities to support patient care coordination
Ensure patient information and documentation are handled in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies