Medical Assistant (Peds) (Part-Time) at Henderson

Job Description

Posted Date: 7/16/2013

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
As a Medical Assistant, you represent the companys patient care relationships. This position is responsible for assisting physicians with patient care by providing clerical, environment and organizational tasks. The position provides information to the patients in order to fully utilize and benefit from all services offered. It works cooperatively with the care team. The position also provides quality appropriate patient care, utilizing customer service skills throughout the patient care continuum.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or GED.
Completion with a passing grade from a Medical Assistant program accredited through CAAHEP. CMA (Certified Medical Assistant).
Additional college is a plus.
Exceptional oral communication skills.
Ability to speak clearly.
Uses tact, discretion and sensitivity in dealing with patients.
Deals courteously and efficiently with physicians, insurance companies, attorneys offices and others.
Written communication skills, such as good basic reading, writing, math and spelling skills.
Possesses good typing/word processing, filing, reception, and other general office skills.
Maintains CPR certification.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Ability to use a stethoscope.
Knowledge of medications and injection procedures.
Minimum of two years work experience in a medical practice environment or related field is preferred.
Understanding and knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the scope of a Medical Assistant.
Has the ability to plan and accomplish goals by utilizing their education, skills and judgment.
Must have user knowledge of technical skills and computers, and/or medical practice software system.
Must know windows and non-windows based systems.
Must have working knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding.
Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information.
Country: USA, State: Nevada, City: Henderson, Company: HealthCare Partners Nevada.