POSITION:Medical Assistant

REQ #: 180971

SCHEDULE: Full time; Shifts vary; 40 hours/week

LOCATION: Urgent Care Fallon, NV

SALARY: Will discuss with applicant. A

ctual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal equity.

Sign On Bonus: $2000.00

TO APPLY:

Direct Link - https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/renownhealth/#/job/53426 * Careers Page* - https://www.renown.org/Careers/

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SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant is accountable for assisting the providers in front and back office procedures. The incumbent has the added responsibility of providing a direct liaison between provider and patient, making certain that any patient questions or concerns have been addressed by the appropriate provider.

Medical Assistants working in a Medical Home medical practice setting will be an integral part of the patients care team. They will work side-by-side with other members of the patients care team, including healthcare providers and nurses. Medical Assistants in these settings will be required to do more during the rooming process; from reviewing medications, to goal setting, to patient education. They will also be expected to assist with the tracking and coordination of patient test results, with reminding patients of overdue health maintenance topics, and with assisting other members of the Medical Home Care Team in delivering optimal patient-centered care.

MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

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, 200282, 530260, 530280, 530285, 530286 530288, 530317, 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the provider in back office duties, including but not limited to: escorting the patient from the waiting room to the examination room promptly; taking vital signs as per guidelines; mainta