Medical Assistant

PDS Health; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Las Vegas is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and APRNs with patient care and clerical duties. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience, current MA/BLS/CPR certification, and phlebotomy experience. Responsibilities include patient intake, data entry, drawing blood samples, and ensuring excellent patient advocacy and care. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive team environment focused on patient health management.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a medical office setting as a medical assistant is required.
• Phlebotomy experience required for a minimum of 1 year.
• Must hold current MA/BLS/CPR certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician/APRN(s) with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Perform patient intake and document medical history and vital signs.
• Draw and collect blood samples and specimens as needed.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings under orders.
• Draw blood samples and transport to the lab with care.
• Document prescriptions and refills in the EHR.

Skills

Data entry

Excellent communication skills

Infection control knowledge

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current MA/BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Epic EHR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Now is the time to join Durango Health Group. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting the physician/APRN(s) with patient care, clerical, data entry, medical record obtainment, environmental and organizational tasks, assisting with medical procedures, obtaining appropriate consents, conducting patient handoffs and providing information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the practices services.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly completes patient intake and rooms the patient, preparing them for examination and treatment
• Completes and documents patient intake including, but not limited to reason for visit, medical history, medications, current conditions and vital signs in the EHR
• Responsible in selection, setup and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment for all examinations and procedures, including advanced planning and subsequent sterilization afterward
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under APRN or physician orders
• Required to draw and collect blood samples and specimens from patients and prepare/transport specimens for laboratory analysis with the highest level of care to ensure no errors and the highest level of patient comfort and care
• Responsible for charting on behalf of clinician ensuring information is accurate and documented correctly. May perform these tasks by employing the electronic medical record (EMR) system or by manual means
• Appropriately documents new prescriptions and refills
• Completes pre-authorizations for medications and procedures as needed
• Completes lab and radiology ordering in the system and through the documented workflow to ensure the highest, most efficient coordination of patient care
• Inputs and completes all necessary orders for referrals in the EHR and completes the documented workflow to ensure the highest, most efficient coordination of patient care between our clinicians and the specialist
• Completes chart checks and schedule reviews in advance to ensure effective, productive scheduling
• Provides the highest level of customer service and patient advocacy to patients ensuring they are thoroughly educated and guided through their visit and understand their long-term treatment plan for optimal health and/or ongoing disease management
• Coordinates the patient handoff by obtaining all necessary information adhering to the documented workflow for the clinician and then, after the appointment, back from the clinician for appropriate, accurate patient discharge
• Responsible for ensuring patient retention and practice financial success by ensuring patients leave with all necessary follow-up appointments and annual physicals scheduled
• Maintains a neat and professional work environment
• Stocks exam rooms, monitors equipment and maintains the highest cleanliness standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current MA/BLS/CPR certification required
• Minimum of one-year experience in a medical office setting as a medical assistant
• Phlebotomy experience required minimum of one-year experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree; considerable prior coursework or on-the-job training in field of medical assisting
• Proficiency in Epic EHR

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Computer skills including data entry and Microsoft suite—Outlook, Word and Excel
• Knowledge of electronic health records
• Knowledge of supply management
• Excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of infection controlKnowledge of infection control
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