What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Lead position at Nevada Health Centers?
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant participates in the delivery of excellent medical services in a patient centered environment with an emphasis on the prevention of disease; preparation of the patient for examination and/or procedures; administers medications under direction of provider; performs in office lab procedures and phlebotomy on pediatric and adult patients; sterilizes instruments and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. This will include actively participating in and supporting quality improvement activities and the clinical practice teams with these efforts. This position will also have other peripheral site supervisory responsibilities in Virginia City, Carson City School Based, and Willow St. in Reno.
Nevada Health Centers is an employer of choice and offers comprehensive benefits, including but not limited to:
- Competitive compensation, with annual merit increases
- Company sponsored PPO medical plan and buy-up option, vision, and dental plans
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Generous time-off policy, and ten (10) paid holidays plus one (1) float holiday
- Company paid life/AD&D and long-term disability policies
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare patients and treatment rooms for examination and treatment
- Take patient histories and vital signs
- Administer injections and apply dressings as instructed
- Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
- Observes all infection control policies
- Assist providers in preparing for minor surgeries and exams
- Assist with scheduling tests and treatments
- Complete and maintain patient documentation, files, records and other information
- Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested
- Works closely with the providers to receive guidance and instruction for treating patients
- Maintain appropriate communication and good interpersonal skills with supervisors, providers, staff and patients to ensure coordinated efforts and provision of high-quality service
- Take all necessary precautions to protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty
- Utilizes equipment that interfaces with NVHC EMR system (e.g. EKG, spirometry, etc.)
- Assist in overseeing staff call outs, schedules, and clinic coverage
- Provide continued staff training
- Assign responsibilities to staff:
- Provider assignments
- Referral logs
- Control logs
- Diagnostic logs
- Lab logs
- PKU logs
- Community Referral logs
- Vaccine fridge temp logs
- Spirometer calibration
- Phones
- Shredding
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED Equivalent
- Certification of completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience
- National certification through NHA as a Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA). If not currently nationally certified must obtain within 180 days of employment.
- BLS/CPR Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years experience as a medical assistant in family medicine, pediatrics, or OB/GYN or 1 year experience in a medical assistant lead role
- English/Spanish fluency
- Skill in operating computer databases; EHR/EMR
- Ability to read, write, and calculate mathematical figures
- Knowledge of general office practices in a medical setting
- Knowledge of medical examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
- Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
- Skill in identifying and communicating problems and finding solutions
- Ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively, and sensitively to underserved populations
- Knowledge of ADA, CPT, and ICD-9-CM coding