Medical Assistant (Sign on bonus of $1000) Pahrump

Nevada Heart & Vascular Center•Pahrump, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant, under the direction of the Nurse Manager and clinic doctor/s, is responsible for assisting physicians with patient care and administrative duties. This includes maintaining and sanitizing exam room equipment and space, scheduling patient appointments, handling cancellations, and updating patient records. The role also involves taking patient information, recording documentation, monitoring patient vital signs, and ensuring patient confidentiality. Additionally, the Medical Assistant will manage inventory, maintain office equipment, prepare correspondence, and contribute as a vital part of the medical team, adhering to all HIPAA regulations and departmental policies. The position requires active participation in problem identification and resolution, attending meetings, and recommending improvements to departmental efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Completion of a certification program by an accredited program
Basic Life Support and CPR
General computer skills with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and email applications
Detail-oriented with good analytical and organizational skills
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work cohesively within a team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with customers and all levels of management
Communication skills to converse clearly over the telephone and in person
Organization and time management to manage a variety of tasks effectively
Attention to detail to correctly identify patient issues and communicate difficulties with managers/physicians
Technological skills, such as using word processing and spreadsheet programs to track data
Ability to gather and interpret data
Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical setting

Responsibilities

Greeting patients professionally both in person and on the phone
Scheduling patient appointments, cancellations, and updating records
Verifying patient identity
Monitoring and taking patient vital signs and heart rate as needed
Entering patient information into a database
Maintaining cleanliness and sanitary needs of space
Maintaining required records and documentation
Ensuring patient confidentiality
Recording patients’ conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, and weight
Assisting with clinical duties
Checking and ordering inventory supplies; maintaining office equipment, ordering replacement supplies as needed
Preparing correspondence, documentation
Working as a vital part of a team of medical professionals
Follow all HIPAA regulations
Assist with other clerical tasks as needed
May refer to senior staff for assistance with higher-level problems that may arise
Escalates issues to the supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary
Assist with various projects as assigned by the direct supervisor
Meets and exceeds short and long term goals as established for the department
Performs duties and job functions in accordance with the policies and procedures established for the department
Reports to work, meetings and professional obligations on time
Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars
Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals
Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to influence continuous improvements in department's efficiency and services performed
Takes ownership of special projects, researches data and follows through with detailed action plans
Actively participates in problem identification and resolution and coordinates resolutions between appropriate parties
Performs other related duties as required and assigned
Adheres to Corporate, Department and HR policies and procedures