Medical Assistant - Medication Authorizations

UHS•Sparks, NV

About The Position

Northern Nevada Medical Group (NNMG), part of Northern Nevada Health System, is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time position with full benefits and a convenient day-shift schedule. The role performs a wide variety of patient-care duties, assisting with examinations and treatment under a physician’s direction. Duties include interviewing patients; measuring vital signs; performing venipuncture and other procedures within the scope of practice in the state; documenting care in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guidelines; preparing examination rooms; and assisting at the front desk as needed. The position also handles medication and test authorizations, referrals, appointment scheduling, and related documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Familiarity with medical terminology.
Experience with patient check-in and check-out processes according to clinic protocol.
Knowledge of general medical office procedures.
Understanding of end-of-day cash balancing and charge reconciliation according to clinic protocol.

Responsibilities

Participate in decision-making and process improvement.
Keep patient rooms, the nursing station, and storage rooms stocked and clean; monitor product expiration dates and maintain equipment cleanliness according to infection-prevention standards.
Distribute referrals to physicians and insurance companies as needed and document referral requests and responses in patient charts.
Obtain pre-authorizations for prescriptions and clinical tests, including CT, MRI, and ultrasound.
Phone or fax patient prescriptions as needed.
Schedule diagnostic imaging studies, BMDs, dietitian appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing, and complete the appropriate paperwork.
Perform clinical duties accurately, including triaging patients, checking vital signs, administering injections, performing venipunctures, and preparing patients for physician examinations.
Interview patients and measure vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
Document care in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guidelines.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Assist with front-desk coverage as required.