Medical Assistant - LV Durango Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California•Las Vegas, NV

23h•$22 - $34

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports clinical operations at the LV Durango Family Medicine Clinic. The role escorts patients to exam rooms, gathers and records vital signs and medication information, prepares charts and exam rooms, assists physicians with examinations and minor procedures, performs EKGs, and schedules diagnostic tests as needed. It also includes clerical and office duties, specimen collection and processing, and maintaining patient privacy, safety, confidentiality, and infection-control compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Certificate/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 Medical Laboratory Personnel License – Nevada; if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) is required within LA City only; if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an acute care setting; combined education and experience may substitute for 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 lab work, and arrange for special equipment as needed.
Set up exam rooms, assist physicians with examinations and procedures, and monitor patient flow.
Prepare patients for examinations and obtain and record vital signs.
Keep health care delivery areas stocked, organized, clean, and disinfected.
Maintain files and records and oversee equipment and office supply inventory.
Photocopy, collate, fax, and mail documents; read and prioritize incoming mail and handle or route it appropriately.
Ensure physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff.
Provide coverage or relief for co-workers and communicate patient status when providing coverage.
Record patient information in charts and the EHR according to Joint Commission standards.
Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods, considering the patient's age.
Receive and screen specimens for acceptability according to established guidelines.
Process, distribute, or package specimens.
Maintain patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality and comply with infection-control policies and safety regulations.
Schedule diagnostic tests ordered by physicians as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.