CLINIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Carson-Tahoe Regional Healthcare; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City, NV is seeking a Nursing Support professional for a full-time, on-site role to assist providers with patient care and administrative tasks in ENT clinic settings.

The position requires BLS certification and at least one year of Medical Assistant experience; NV licensure within six months is preferred. You will work in a fast-paced clinic, handling vital signs, EMR documentation, and patient education while supporting a team of clinicians.

Qualifications

• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• One year Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Nevada Office Laboratory Assistance licensure required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care procedures under supervision (e.g., dressing changes, minor procedures, EKGs).
• Take history, review/update medication list, measure vital signs, and document in EMR.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician or APN.
• Authorize prescription refills and relay information to pharmacies.
• Perform routine lab tests (urinalysis, rapid strep, A1C) and document in EMR.
• Educate patients on medications, disease management, home care and diet.
• Ensure all reports, labs, and information are in the patient's chart before appointments.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, stocks, sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated materials.
• Triage and respond to messages; provide feedback to patients, providers and pharmacies.
• Maintain logs and checks (e.g., refrigerator temps, expired meds).
• Perform front office/reception duties as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS Certification

Medical Assistant experience

Job description

US:NV:Carson City | Nursing Support | Full Time

Description

US:NV:Carson City ENT

Full Time

Summary

Responsible for assisting providers with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services.

Qualifications

Required

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

Preferred

• One year Medical Assistant experience in corresponding setting.

UNIT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Minden PC, Carson PC, Dayton PC and Urology:

• Current State of Nevada Office Laboratory Assistance Licensure or obtain within 6 months of hire

Essential Functions

• Performs patient care procedures under supervision of, and in assisting of Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner (i.e. dressing changes, minor procedures, and EKG's).
• Escort patient to exam room, obtain medical history, review/update medication list, measure vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature, and document all information in patient's EMR.
• Prepare and administer medications (topical, oral, injections) as directed by Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.
• Authorize prescription refills (per Physician, Physician Assistant, and Nurse Practitioner) and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Performs routine lab tests (urinalysis, rapid strep, A1C, etc) and logs accordingly in patient's EMR.
• Provides patient education with regards to medications, management of diseases, home treatments and special diets as directed by provider.
• Ensure all related reports, labs, and information is available in patient's medical records prior to their appointment.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Triage and process messages, provide feedback, and answers to patient, providers, staff, and pharmacies.
• Maintain logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, expired medications, emergency medications).
• Performs front office/receptionist duties as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.