Medical Assistant - Urgent Care - SMRMC-MG Float Pool

Saint Mary's Health Network; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant in the Urgent Care Float Pool. This entry-level position involves assisting physicians, managing patient charts, and ensuring effective communication with patients. Ideal candidates will have experience in patient care and a commitment to quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience in Urgent Care or direct patient care preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Manage appointment scheduling and patient charts.
• Provide information to patients to maximize clinic services.

Skills

Communication

Medical Terminology

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Training program

Job description

Medical Assistant - Urgent Care - SMRMC-MG Float Pool

Join our award-winning team at Saint Mary's Health Network as a Medical Assistant - Urgent Care - SMRMC-MG Float Pool. We are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community, and affiliated with Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, recognized as one of the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals” and rated “A” for patient safety.

Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks.
• Manage appointment scheduling and patient charts.
• Provide information to patients to maximize clinic services.
• Interview patients or their representatives to verify identity and gather necessary information.
• Interface with reception and PBX operators; operate computers for data entry and retrieval.
• Communicate effectively with patients of all ages, maintaining proficiency in medical terminology.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of six months experience in Urgent Care, Primary Care, or direct patient care preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Training program or equivalent experience; EMT license preferred.
• Fluency in English.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Office Laboratory Assistant License from Nevada required within 90 days of hire outside Cardiology practices.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Medical Practices, Hospitals and Healthcare