Medical Assistant (CMA) - LV Tropicana Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 12 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (CMA) at the LV Tropicana Family Medicine Clinic is a full-time, non-exempt, non-union position. This role involves escorting patients, recording vital signs and medication lists, monitoring patient flow, assisting physicians with procedures, performing EKGs, preparing patient charts, and scheduling diagnostic tests. The position also includes various office and clerical duties, ensuring patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality, and maintaining a safe environment in compliance with infection control policies. The Medical Assistant is responsible for determining patient care needs, preparing patient charts with necessary information, setting up exam rooms, assisting with exams and procedures, and recording patient information in the EHR according to Joint Commission standards. Additionally, the role involves obtaining blood samples, processing specimens, and providing coverage for co-workers. The University of Southern California (USC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program.
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) - If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
Certification - Job Relevant Current Medical Laboratory Personnel License – NV. If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date.

Nice To Haves

1 year combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Experience in acute care setting
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Familiarity with word processing, GECB, COR, Cerner, ProSolv, and scheduling software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms.
Obtain and appropriately record patient vital signs/medication list.
Monitor patient flow.
Assist physicians with minor clinical procedures.
Perform EKGs.
Prepare patient chart with pertinent medical information.
Schedule diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed.
Perform various office and clerical duties.
Ensure patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained.
Maintain a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations.
Ensure compliance with infection control policies.
Determine patient care needs and direct patients accordingly.
Ensure patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, make arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed.
Set up exam rooms, assist physician with exams as needed, monitor patient flow.
Prepare patients for examinations.
Obtain and record vital signs.
Ensure health care delivery areas are fully stocked, organized, cleaned, and disinfected.
Maintain files and records, oversee equipment and office supply inventory.
Photocopy, collate, fax, mail.
Read and prioritize incoming mail.
Handle or route mail as appropriate.
Ensure that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff.
Provide coverage/relief for co-workers.
Communicate directly with co-workers the status of all patients when providing coverage.
Assist the physician with exams and procedures.
Record patient information in chart//EHR according to Joint Commission standards.
Maintain a professional demeanor.
Obtain blood sample specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods in response to requests for testing by clinicians, with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient.
Receive and screen specimens with regard to acceptability as defined by established guidelines.
Process, distribute or package all specimens received.
Perform other duties as assigned.