Medical Assistant

  • Requisition ID: 176962
  • Department: 515317 UNR Behavorial Health OP-Neil
  • Schedule: Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
  • Shift: Day
  • Category: Allied Health

Job Description:  

Are you a compassionate and organized individual with a passion for patient care? We are seeking a dynamic and engaging Medical Assistant to join our team as a Care Coordinator Extraordinaire. In this pivotal role, you will be the go-to person for coordinating patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers, and enhancing the overall patient experience. If you are ready to make a difference in people's lives and contribute to a thriving healthcare environment, this opportunity is perfect for you! 

  

  

Responsibilities: 

  

  1. Patient-Centered Care: Serve as a dedicated advocate for patients, assisting with check-in, taking vital signs, and preparing them for examinations. Your warm and empathetic approach will help create a positive and comfortable experience for our patients. 

  2. Care Coordination Guru: Be the central point of contact for patients. Communicate with healthcare providers, specialists, and other departments to ensure a seamless care journey for our patients. 

  3. Superb Multitasker: Skillfully manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, updating patient records, and handling phone inquiries. Your excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask will contribute to an efficient and well-organized healthcare environment. 

  4. Stellar Communicator: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring clear and concise information exchange. Act as a bridge between patients and providers, ensuring that questions are answered and concerns are addressed promptly. 

  5. Documentation Expert: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring that information is entered correctly and securely. Adhere to privacy regulations, such as HIPAA, and maintain strict confidentiality of patient information. 

  6. Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with healthcare providers, nurses, and administrative staff to deliver coordinated and comprehensive care. Your ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively will be essential in providing a seamless patient experience. 

  7. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, motor/sensor, psychosocial and safety appropriate to the age of the patient served and meet the standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency standard. 

  

Requirements: 

  

  1. Education and Certification: Completion of a medical assistant program and certification from an accredited institution. 

  2. This position will keep abreast of all standards to assure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies including third party reimbursement requirements. 

  3. Compassionate Caregiver: Demonstrate a genuine passion for patient care, displaying empathy, compassion, and patience in all interactions. 

  4. Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, healthcare professionals, and colleagues. 

  5. Adaptability: Be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and patient needs. Demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 

 

  

Benefits/ Perks: 

  • Join a supportive and dynamic team of healthcare professionals who value your contributions.  

  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.  

  • Continuous development opportunities for personal and professional growth.   

  • Competitive compensation package and comprehensive health and wellness benefits to keep you at the peak of your powers.  

  • Your dedication and commitment will make a positive impact on the lives of our patients and contribute to the success of our healthcare facility 

  

 

Note: The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. This position does provide patient care 

  

Minimum Qualifications 

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred 

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Education: 

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. 

Experience: 

Multi-physician office practice experience highly preferred. CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, EMT 1 or completion of an Externship (with leadership approval) preferred. 

License(s): 

Current State of Nevada license for Office Laboratory Assistant or Certified Laboratory Assistant or an application must be submitted within 90 days of employment (excludes departments 200261, 200280, 200282,200317,200305, 515316, 530260, 530280, 530285, 530286, 530288, 530317, 530367, 530396, 530399, 530410, 530415, 530420, 530425, 530430, 530431, 530435, 800585 and Corp 900). Failure to apply for and/or receive license within 90 days will result in discharge. 

Certification(s): 

Current AHA BLS/CPR or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment required. Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or EMT certification preferred. Some positions may require DOT and Non-DOT drug testing certifications. Employee will have 90 days from date of hire to obtain and maintain certification. 

Computer / Typing: 

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. 

  

 

Benefits

Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.

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