Medical Assistant - General Surgery/Podiatry

UHS • Sparks, NV

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About The Position

Northern Nevada Medical Group, part of Northern Nevada Health System, provides family and specialty healthcare services. This full-time Medical Assistant position supports General Surgery and Podiatry and offers a day-shift schedule and full benefits. Under a physician’s direction, the Medical Assistant assists with patient examinations and treatment, interviews patients, measures vital signs, performs venipuncture and other procedures within the state scope of practice, and documents care in the Electronic Medical Record according to IPM guidelines. The role also prepares treatment rooms and may provide front-desk coverage.

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 in-office procedures.
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out 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, nursing stations, and storage rooms stocked and clean; monitor product expiration dates and maintain equipment according to infection-prevention standards.
• Distribute referrals to physicians and insurance companies as necessary and document referral requests and responses in patient charts.
• Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests, including CT, MRI, and ultrasound, as necessary.
• Phone or fax prescriptions for patients as necessary.
• Schedule diagnostic imaging studies, BMDs, dietician appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing, and complete the associated paperwork.
• Triage patients, check vital signs, administer injections, perform venipunctures, and prepare patients for physician examinations.
• Interview patients and measure pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Document patient care in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guidelines.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist with front-desk coverage as required.

Benefits

• $2,000 retention bonus.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Tuition savings for continuing nursing education with Chamberlain University.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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