Medical Assistant & Patient Care Specialist

3M HEALTHCARE; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Great work environment

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant at our Papillion location. The role includes supporting physicians, preparing exam rooms, handling labs, and coordinating patient appointments.

Family education and proper documentation are expected daily. Responsibilities involve triage calls, processing prescriptions, maintaining clean areas, and assisting providers with specimen handling and results.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Program with externship/preceptorship or 6 months MA experience.
• Alternatively, current enrollment in a nursing program with at least half courses completed.
• School transcripts showing completed classes.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with daily activities: phone calls, report prep, exam room prep, and lab result checking.
• Document labs, procedures and appointments; follow up on missed appointments.
• Assist Health Coaches by working patient lists and scheduling appointments.
• Provide patient and family education and educate patients per provider direction.
• Perform telephone triage and respond to patient calls within defined priority windows.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure a healthy environment.
• Handle prescription renewals and inquiries; discuss questions with provider.

Skills

Time management

Typing

Verbal communication

Computer literacy

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assistant program with externship

Nursing program enrollment (half courses completed)

School transcripts

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System is hiring a Medical Assistant at our Papillion location. The role includes supporting physicians, preparing exam rooms, handling labs, and coordinating patient appointments.

Family education and proper documentation are expected daily. Responsibilities involve triage calls, processing prescriptions, maintaining clean areas, and assisting providers with specimen handling and results.