MEDICAL ASSISTANT

UHS•Las Vegas, NV

12d

About The Position

Valley Health Physician Alliance is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient diagnostic care in a variety of medical and healthcare settings. The role supports delivery of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services. The Medical Assistant contributes to team communication, decision-making, and process improvement, and assists with clinical and administrative operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Medical Assistant certificate required.
Current BLS/CPR certification required.
Limited Scope of Practice Rad Tech Certification required.
Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Familiarity with medical terminology required.
Experience with patient check-in and check-out processes according to clinic protocol.

Responsibilities

Participate in decision-making and process improvement.
Communicate effectively within and beyond the assigned team.
Focus on the problem or issue rather than the person.
Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multiple phone lines and copying documents as necessary.
Accurately file patient charts and scan documents into files as necessary.
Schedule patient appointments, return visits, and specialist appointments as necessary.
Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests, including CT, MRI, and ultrasound, as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.