Medical Assistant

CenterWell•Las Vegas, NV

14d•$43,000 - $56,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports the flow of care between patient check-in and the provider visit. In this onsite, specialized Patient Specialist role, the Medical Assistant prepares patients so doctors can focus on medical decisions. The role reports to the Center Administrator and includes patient intake, clinical rooming, EMR inbox and worklist management, and patient education. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Knowledge of HIPAA and safety policies, including protecting privacy and following safety requirements.
Knowledge of infection prevention and OSHA standards.
Computer literacy.
Ability to provide responsive, patient-centered support.
Ability to accurately record patient care information and apply practical patient-care techniques.
Ability to manage emotions effectively and work across professional teams.
Ability to communicate clearly, compassionately, and in a way that is easily understood.
Ability to recognize risks and workflow needs in real time.
Ability to maintain accuracy across repetitive tasks and perform basic calculations accurately.
Current or in-progress BLS certification when required for the applicable level or state.
Graduation from a Medical Assistant training program or at least 3 years of experience.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to work assigned clinic hours.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of how to document screenings using approved, standardized tools.
Knowledge of safe vaccine administration standards.
Knowledge of message routing to support care, point-of-care testing (POCT), and specimen handling.
Knowledge of value-based care fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Bring patients to exam rooms and prepare them for provider visits by completing basic health checks.
Perform patient intake, including medication and allergy verification, patient history documentation, and validated screenings as needed, such as PHQ-2 and fall-risk screening.
Manage the EMR inbox according to routing rules, handling patient messages, lab results, and medication-adherence follow-ups with pharmacies.
Provide a same-day touch for tasks to maintain clinical workflow.
Explain next steps and instructions clearly, using the loop-back method to confirm that patients understand by having them repeat instructions in their own words.
Record patient care information accurately and perform clinical tasks safely and consistently.