What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant / Front Desk Receptionist position at Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital?
Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Schedule: This is a full-time role that will work M-F from approximately 8 am - 5 pm.
Your experience matters
Northeastern Nevada Medical Group is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Assistant (MA)/Front Desk Receptionist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
A Medical Assistant (MA)/Front Desk Receptionist who excels in this role:
- Assists with performing patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a provider or nurse.
- Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.
- Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
- Administers patient injections and takes patient's vitals.
- Obtains authorization for consults, referrals and procedures and ABN's per policies.
- Receives patients, prepares charts and medical records, handles worker's compensation referrals, answers telephones, schedules appointments, collects co-pays and payments on accounts, keeps the front desk, and waiting area neat and organized.
- Evaluates chart documentation for coding purposes, applies official guidelines, and determines and applies appropriate codes. Document all charges on fee ticket to ensure 100% capture of all charges.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
- Education: Graduation from a certified Medical Assistant program preferred.
- Certification: American Heart Association BLS certification required within 60-days of hire.
- License: NV Department of Health and Human Services -Office Laboratory Assistant License (requires application submitted upon hire. Status ""pending"" for up to 6 months).
- Experience:1 - 2 years medical office experience preferred. Previous Medical Assistant and front office experience preferred.
- Other Requirements: Excellent customer service skills.Typing and grammatical skills.Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism.
More about Northeastern Nevada Medical Group
Northeastern Nevada Medical Group is affiliated with Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Elko County and the surrounding areas of northeastern Nevada. We are recognized by the American College of Cardiology as an accredited Chest Pain Center, and we believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people.We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.
EEOC Statement
Northeastern Nevada Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern Nevada Medical Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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