Medical Assistant/Assistive Personnel
Company: Community Health Alliance
Location: Reno
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Community Health Alliance is looking for full-time Medical
Assistant/Assistive Personnel. Join our talented team of Medical
Assistant/Assistive Personnel that focus on serving the community
and helping those in need by creating healthy outcomes for patients
of every income.We operate six convenient locations throughout Reno
and Sparks, providing comprehensive, top-quality medical services,
dental and pediatric care, behavioral health, low-cost pharmacies,
nourishing food pantries, and more.Job Summary: The Medical
Assistant participates in the delivery of excellent primary care in
a Care team structure within the ambulatory clinic setting with an
emphasis on the prevention of disease; is responsible for initial
patient rooming, 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.Our team members enjoy benefits that
include:Competitive salary: $41,080- $52,208100% company paid
employee medical insurance and 90% paid vision and dental on the
60th dayfrom date of hire.Paid Time Off:PTO 14 days/year and
increased after one years of service; pro-rated based on FTE
status5 days paid sick leave per year5 paid personal float days per
year7 paid holidays per yearCHA paid pension plan at 5% of earnings
after one year of service; no employee matchAdditional
403(b)retirement annuity plan for employee to save; no employer
matchCHA provides a $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy
for each benefit-eligible employee at no cost to the employee.This
is an employee benefit paid and sponsored by
CHA.@chaindeed@chaindeedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge
of the essential functions, practices and procedures of a medical
clinic/officeKnowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM codingKnowledge of in
office lab procedures; pediatric and adult phlebotomy
skillsKnowledge and skill in pediatric and adult medication and
immunization administrationKnowledge of an electronic medical
record system; when applicableSkill in operating personal computer
utilizing word processing, databases and e-mailSkill in operating
various office equipment, such as calculator, copy machine,
facsimile machine, and telephone systemSkill in operating various
medical office equipment, such as EKG machine, pulse oximeter,
nebulizer, spirometer, audiology equipment, sterilizers, etc.Skill
in accuracy and attention to detailAbility to maintain
confidentiality of information, most importantly patient financial
and medical informationAbility to read, write legibly, calculate
mathematical figures and medication dosesAbility to solve practical
problems and deal with a variety of variablesAbility to exercise
good judgment in appraising situations and making decisionsAbility
to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff
members to build and to enhance teamwork in the clinics and overall
CHA's organizationAbility to communicate in a courteous and
professional mannerAbility to understand and respond appropriately,
effectively and sensitively to special population groups as defined
by race, ethnicity, language, age, sex, etc.Ability to hear and
speak well enough to converse over telephone and interview
patientAbility to see to accurately calculate and administer doses
of medication and perform duties as a medical assistantAbility to
maintain a Drivers License, and to perform transportation or
courier duties; as neededAbility to lift up to 20 pounds on a
frequent basisReasonable accommodation will be made for physical
limitations on an individual basisEducation and Experience: High
school diploma or general education equivalent (GED) required.
Certificate of completion from an AMA approved Medical Assistant
program; a minimum of 1 year recent working experience as a Medical
Assistant preferred. In lieu of graduation from an AMA approved
Medical Assistant program, must have 5 years recent work experience
as a medical assistant. RMA or CMA national certification or
ability to obtain RMA or CMA within 6 months of hire is preferred.
Current CPR certification required. Experience in a family practice
clinic and bilingual Spanish preferred.by Jobble
Keywords: Community Health Alliance, Carson City , Medical Assistant/Assistive Personnel, Healthcare , Reno, Nevada
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