Medical Assistant - Green Valley

CenterWell • Las Vegas, NV

1d • $40,000 - $52,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments. Performs computations. Typically works on semi-routine assignments. CenterWell is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced – Medical Assistant - who is interested in growing with the company and being a part of something great! Location: CenterWell Senior Primary Care office located at 2381 E Windmill Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89123 Medical Assistant Role Overview: Discussing symptoms with patients Gathering and inputting information into the electronic medical records system Taking vital signs Giving injections Performing diagnostic tests Collecting specimens Drawing blood Sterilizing and cleaning equipment Maintaining examination rooms Collaborates closely with physicians and nurses Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows Responsible for decisions focusing on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, while working under minimal direction Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion Use your skills to make an impact

Requirements

• Successful completion of MA school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR Certified
• This role is considered patient facing and is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB

Nice To Haves

• Certified or Registered – (Arizona, Indiana, & South Carolina candidates require Medical Assistant Certification or Registration)
• Phlebotomy experience
• Medication/vaccine administration experience
• 1+ years MA experience
• Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication

Responsibilities

• Discussing symptoms with patients
• Gathering and inputting information into the electronic medical records system
• Taking vital signs
• Giving injections
• Performing diagnostic tests
• Collecting specimens
• Drawing blood
• Sterilizing and cleaning equipment
• Maintaining examination rooms
• Collaborates closely with physicians and nurses
• Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows
• Responsible for decisions focusing on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments
• Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, while working under minimal direction
• Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion

Benefits

• Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work.
• Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED