Medical Assistant - Urgent Care - SMRMC-MG Float Pool

Prime Healthcare; Reno, Lexington (NV, KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Medical Assistant-Urgent Care at a leading healthcare provider. You will assist physicians in delivering quality patient care, manage appointments, and ensure effective communication with patients. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience in Urgent Care or Primary Care preferred.
• Must have BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and clerical tasks.
• Appointment scheduling and chart management.
• Communicate effectively with patients across all age groups.

Skills

Communication

Medical Terminology

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Training program

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Saint Mary's Medical Group is affiliated with Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, one of the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals” and rated “A” for patient safety. We offer incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant-Urgent Care is responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Responsibilities include appointment scheduling, chart management, providing information to patients to maximize their benefit from clinic services, and interviewing patients or their representatives to obtain identifying and verifying information such as name, address, age, date of birth, social security number, occupation, insurance details, and obtaining necessary authorizations. The role also involves interfacing with the PBX operator and reception areas, operating a computer to input and retrieve data, communicating effectively with patients across all age groups using age-specific techniques, maintaining proficiency in medical terminology, and conveying a positive image of the organization.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Minimum of six months experience in Urgent Care, Primary Care physician practice, or direct patient care preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Training program, or equivalent experience, or EMT license preferred.
• Fluency in English.
• Must have BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Office Laboratory Assistant License from the State of Nevada required within 90 days of hire outside of the Cardiology Practices.