CLINIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City, NV seeks a Nursing Support team member to assist providers with patient care, clerical tasks, and environmental duties. The role is full-time with standard office hours.

You will obtain medical histories, measure vital signs, document in the EMR, prepare medications as directed, and support front desk duties, including triage, lab processing, and patient education to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
• One year Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Nevada Office Laboratory Assistance Licensure required or to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care procedures under supervision of physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner (e.g. dressing changes, minor procedures, EKGs).
• Escort patient to exam room, obtain medical history, review/update medication list, measure vital signs (height, weight, BP, pulse, O2 saturation, temp) and document in EMR.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Communication

EMR Documentation

Front Office Support

Education

Nevada Office Laboratory Assistance Licensure

Tools

EMR System

Job description

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

Posted 3 months ago

Description

US:NV:Carson City Carson

Full Time Standard Office Hours

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.