Medical Assistant - Compassionate Patient Care & Support

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Omaha is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams at Methodist Physicians Clinic - Regency. The role includes patient preparation, phlebotomy, injections, and coordinating tests, with emphasis on accurate documentation and patient education.

Qualifications include completion of an approved Medical Assistant program or current nursing studies, with prior clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program required.
• Option to be currently enrolled in a nursing program with partial course completion.
• Transcripts must be provided indicating classes have been passed.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures is required.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians in daily activities such as preparing patients for examination, phlebotomy, injections, and assisting with medication entries.
• Schedules diagnostic tests and handles phone communications and follow-ups.
• Documents lab, procedures, and appointments on tracking forms and maintains organized work areas.
• Provides patient and family education as directed by the provider.
• Performs phlebotomy with proper labeling and handling of specimens, and maintains patient records.

Skills

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Time management

Keyboarding / typing

HIPAA understanding

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

Nursing program enrollment (half courses completed)

Transcripts to verify classes passed

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Omaha is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams at Methodist Physicians Clinic - Regency. The role includes patient preparation, phlebotomy, injections, and coordinating tests, with emphasis on accurate documentation and patient education.

Qualifications include completion of an approved Medical Assistant program or current nursing studies, with prior clinical experience preferred.