Medical Assistant - Cardiology -Sparks

• POSITION:**Medical Assistant - Cardiology
• REQ ID**: 309622
• SCHEDULE:** Full time; Day Shift
• LOCATION:**2385 E PRATER WAY, SUITE 302,SPARKS, Nevada;Northern Nevada Medical Group
• SALARY:**$19.14/Hr. -$28.71/Hr.;**** $2,000.00 Retention Bonus****
  
  

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• Direct Link:** https://jobs.uhsinc.com/northern-nevada-medical-group/jobs/309622?lang=en-us
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Summary

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**Medical Assistant**

opportunity is full-time, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule.This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviewing patients measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required.

Minimum/Preferred Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant certificate required
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Medical Assistant
• Fluent with medical terminology required
  
  

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Participates in decision-making and process improvement.
• Ensures that patient rooms, nursing station and storage rooms are kept stocked, clean, manages product expiration date; ensures all equipment is kept clean according to infection prevention standards.
• Distribute referrals as necessary to physicians and insurance companies; keep proper documentation of referral requests/responses in patient charts.
• Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.
• Phone/faxing patient prescriptions as necessary
• Schedules Diagnostic Imaging studies BMDs dietician appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing for patients, and completes all appropriate paperwork.
• Accurately performs clinical duties to include triaging patients, checking patient vitals, administering injections and venipunctures, and prepping patients for physician exam.
  
  

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company m