POSITION:

Medical Assistant Senior

SCHEDULE: Full Time

LOCATION: Reno, NV

SALARY: Discuss with applicant

TO APPLY:

Direct Link -https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/renownhealth/#/job/52359

Careers Page -https://www.renown.org/Careers

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SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the facility leader, this position is responsible for ensuring that the facility is operating efficiently.

Senior Medical Assistants working in a Medical Home and/or medical group setting will be an integral part of the patient's care team.They will work within the healthcare team, working together to achieve top quality outcomes and delivering optimal patient centered care.Senior Medical Assistants will be required to room patients, track and coordinate test results, educate patients, and assist with closing care gaps. The senior medical assistant will be a resource and provide education to other medical assistants within the medical group on

MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education:Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Graduation from Medical Assistant school preferred. Experience:Requires experience to perform basic math skills. Requires two years of experience as a medical assistant. One year management experience in a related role preferred. Licenses:Current State of Nevada license for Office Laboratory Assistant or an application must be submitted within 90 days of employment(excludes departments200261, 200282, 530285, 530286 530288, 530317,530396, 530399, 530410, 530415, 530420, 530425, 530430, 530431, 530435,530382, 800585 and corp 900).Failure to apply for and/or receive license within 90 days will result in discharge. Certifications:Current AHA BLS/CPR or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment required.Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or EMT II 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:

This position is responsible to provide effective leadership in assisting the manager in the efficient running of the department.

This position is fluent in all staff level positions and is an integral part of training, staff development and quality assurance. The senior position models Renown Health's Mission, Vision and Values, and adheres to policies and procedures and meets productivity standards. This position represents a role model for staff level personnel to emulate.

The Medical Assistant Senior is also responsible for assisting the provider in back office duties, including but not limited to: escorting the patient in the waiting room to the examination room promptly; taking vital signs as per guidelines; maintaining examination room stock; documenting all patient communications; preparing lab specimens for processing; completing the necessary referral forms and obtaining authorizations for referrals and keeping records of same; scheduling patients for tests; placing and receiving phone calls in order of importance and filing into patient charts to become part of the permanent record; and administering treatments and medications per provider order in accordance with established policies.

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