Medical Assistant for Back Office for Pediatric Henderson Office

SUSAN R FERNANDEZ PC; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

A pediatric medical practice in Henderson, NV is seeking a friendly Certified Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. The role involves assisting healthcare providers, welcoming patients, and providing education on health matters. Ideal candidates have at least one year of pediatric experience and excellent communication skills. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year pediatric experience.
• Dependable, team-oriented, fast-paced.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients by greeting them in person or on the telephone.
• Prepare patients for health care visits by verifying information and taking vital signs.
• Assist health care providers during examinations and prepare laboratory specimens.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Bilingual Spanish

Excellent written and verbal communication

Job description

Pediatric Medical Assistant GENERAL OVERVIEW

A dynamic Pediatric practice in Las Vegas, NV with four pediatricians, two nurse practitioners, one physician assistant and room to grow is seeking a friendly, outgoing, Certified Medical Assistant who enjoys working with children and has experience in doing so. The qualified individual should be very responsible and have a high sense of accountability and honesty.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Warmly welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone. Prepares patients for the health care visit by verifying patient information and history, taking accurate vital signs, confirming purpose of the visit, and entering accurate information into the electronic health record.

Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations, preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory tests on premises, administering vaccinations and other medications, authorizing medication refills and telephone prescriptions to pharmacies as directed; obtaining electrocardiograms, spirometry, vision and hearing screening; removing sutures and changing dressings.

Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions as directed by the healthcare provider and answering any questions.

Accurately completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.

Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations like HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA.

Excellent clinical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication; bilingual Spanish highly preferred

Minimum 1 year pediatric experience

Dependable, team-oriented, fast-paced

BENEFITS

Great working environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration. Offering competitive pay, excellent benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision and 401K.