Medical Assistant in Las Vegas, Nevada at Rise Health Services Inc

Description:

About the Company

Rise Health is a platform acquisition company re-engineering the current primary care fee-for-service paradigm. We deliver an integrated, value-based care clinical program centered around partnership with pre-existing primary care practices. We transition them to our proprietary tech and data-driven platform to support profitable risk management in the value-based environment. We are backed by private equity sponsors and led by a management team with deep experience in healthcare investing.
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant (MA) is a vital member of the healthcare team responsible for providing clinical and administrative support in a medical setting. The MA works under the direction of licensed healthcare providers to ensure efficient and effective patient care and smooth office operations.The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Clinical Duties:

• Prepare patients for examination (vital signs, weight, medical history)
• Assist with examinations, procedures and minor surgeries
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed
• Perform basic laboratory tests and phlebotomy
• Collect and prepare specimens for lab testing
• Clean and sterilize medical instruments
• Maintain examination rooms, supplies and equipment

Administrative Duties:

• Schedule patient appointments and manage calendars
• Answer phones, respond to inquiries and direct calls
• Greet and check-in patients; verify insurance and demographic information
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in the EHR system
• Handle billing and coding for insurance claims (if applicable)

Requirements:

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Completion of Medical Assisting Program with Certificate/Diploma
• Experience: At least 6 months
• Vital Signs Experience: At least 6 months
• EMR Systems Experience: At least 6 months
• High school diploma
• CPR/BLS certification preferred
• Bilingual Spanish preferred