Medical Assistant - LV Tropicana Family Med Cl - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports primary care services at the LV Tropicana Family Medicine Clinic. The role escorts patients to exam rooms, records vital signs and medication lists, prepares patient charts and exam rooms, monitors patient flow, and assists physicians with examinations and minor clinical procedures. The Medical Assistant performs EKGs, schedules diagnostic tests, collects and processes specimens, and carries out office and clerical duties. The position helps maintain patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality; a clean, organized, and appropriately stocked care environment; and compliance with infection-control policies and applicable standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant certificate or 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) when working within LA City; if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and maintained through renewal.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in an acute care setting; combined education and experience may substitute for the 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; arrange special equipment as needed; set up exam rooms; assist physicians with examinations; 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; oversee equipment and office-supply inventory; photocopy, collate, fax, and mail documents; and read, prioritize, handle, or route incoming mail.
- Ensure physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by appropriate staff.
- Provide coverage or relief for co-workers and communicate patient status when providing coverage.
- Assist physicians with examinations and procedures, including minor clinical procedures, and perform EKGs.
- Record patient information in charts or the EHR according to Joint Commission standards and maintain a professional demeanor.
- Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods as requested by clinicians, considering the patient's age.
- Receive and screen specimens for acceptability according to established guidelines.
- Process, distribute, or package specimens received.
- Schedule diagnostic tests ordered by physicians as needed.
- Maintain patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality; maintain a safe environment; and comply with infection-control policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
