Medical Assistant (CMA) - LV Nellis Family Med Cl - Full Time 10 Hour (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Las Vegas, NV

6d•$18 - $27

About The Position

The Medical Assistant escorts patients to exam rooms; obtains and records vital signs and medication lists; monitors patient flow; assists physicians with examinations and minor clinical procedures; performs EKGs; and prepares patient charts with pertinent medical information. The position schedules diagnostic tests ordered by physicians as needed and performs office and clerical duties. It protects patients’ privacy, safety, and confidentiality; maintains a safe environment in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulations; and complies with infection-control policies. Other duties may be assigned. The role includes preparing charts and exam rooms, ensuring care areas are stocked and disinfected, maintaining records and inventory, implementing physician orders through appropriate staff, and providing coverage for coworkers. It also involves collecting, screening, processing, distributing, or packaging specimens, including blood specimens collected by venipuncture or capillary methods, with consideration for patient age. Keck Medicine of USC partners with the Culinary Health Fund to operate and staff primary care and physical therapy services at Culinary Health Centers in the Las Vegas Valley. The partnership supports coordinated, patient-centered community care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant certificate or diploma program.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Current Nevada Medical Laboratory Personnel License; if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and maintained through renewal before expiration.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) is required only within LA City; if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and maintained through renewal before expiration.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an acute care setting; combined education and experience may substitute for the minimum experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Familiarity with word processing, GECB, COR, Cerner, ProSolv, and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

Determine patient care needs and direct patients accordingly.
Prepare patient charts before appointments, including x-rays and pertinent laboratory work; arrange special equipment as needed.
Set up examination rooms and assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
Prepare patients for examinations and obtain and record vital signs.
Monitor patient flow.
Ensure healthcare delivery areas are stocked, organized, cleaned, and disinfected.
Maintain files and records and oversee equipment and office-supply inventory.
Photocopy, collate, fax, and mail materials; read and prioritize incoming mail and handle or route it appropriately.
Ensure physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by appropriate staff.
Provide coverage or relief for coworkers and communicate patient status when providing coverage.
Record patient information in charts or the EHR according to Joint Commission standards and maintain a professional demeanor.
Collect blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods in response to clinician requests, considering the patient’s age.
Receive and screen specimens for acceptability according to established guidelines.
Process, distribute, or package specimens received.
Schedule diagnostic tests ordered by physicians as needed.
Maintain patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality; maintain a safe environment and comply with infection-control policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.