Medical Assistant

This position will be expected to work weekends as needed

Bargaining Unit: Outpatient Clinics - EA

Rate of Pay: $25.32/hour + DOE

Summary:

Assists the physician or mid-level practitioner in the examination and treatment of patients performing technical services within the scope of practice of the Medical Assistant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interviews patients, obtains vital signs, documenting this information in the patient record.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and for special procedures.
• Drapes patients as needed and positions instruments and equipment.
• Hands instruments and materials to practitioners as directed.
• Follows the policy for cleaning and/or processing instruments for sterilization and demonstrates proper sterile technique.
• Safely operates medical equipment as directed by the supervising physician/designee.
• Obtains test results as requested by the medical provider.
• Administers intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections, verifying correct medication and dosage with the licensed clinical staff.
• Routine CLIA-waived laboratory testing, as directed by the supervising physician/designee.
• Performs ear lavage for ear wax removal.
• Reinforces patient education materials/instructions under specific written authorization of the medical provider.
• Completes all MA tasks daily as assigned.
• Has ability to accurately maintain EMR’s.
• Obtains prior authorization for medications.
• Enters data into the computer as needed to maintain office and patient records.
• Maintains par levels of medical supplies and medications. Keeps rooms well-stocked and organized per practitioner preferences. Reports deficiencies to Clinic Supervisor or Lead for ordering.
• Ensures all outdated supplies, materials and medications are discarded and replaced per policy.
• Cleans patient care equipment per policy following each patient use. Reports safety concerns to Clinic Supervisor.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient exam rooms.
• Schedules appointments, takes patient payments and assists with phones, filing and other reception-related tasks when time permits.
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with System policies and procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Licenses, Certifications:

Required: For employees working in Nevada – current Nevada Laboratory Assistant license.

All certifications must be kept valid and current. Compliance with any future change in testing or certification required by state legislature.

Other Experience/Qualifications:

Other certification in patient care related fields (examples: EMT-B or EMT-P). A willingness to be trained on-the-job in duties not previously learned is essential. Knowledge of medical terminology required, as well as familiarity with medical documents and medical chart components. Experience as Medical Assistant in a medical office, working in a clinical setting with patients and handling charts, is preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.