CLINIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Carson Tahoe Health
- Carson, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs patient care procedures under supervision of, and in assisting of Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner (i.e. dressing changes, minor procedures, and EKG's).
- Escort patient to exam room, obtain medical history, review/update medication list, measure vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature, and document all information in patient's EMR.
- Prepare and administer medications (topical, oral, injections) as directed by Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.
- Authorize prescription refills (per Physician, Physician Assistant, and Nurse Practitioner) and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Performs routine lab tests (urinalysis, rapid strep, A1C, etc) and logs accordingly in patient's EMR.
- Provides patient education with regards to medications, management of diseases, home treatments and special diets as directed by provider.
- Ensure all related reports, labs, and information is available in patient's medical records prior to their appointment.
- Maintain supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Triage and process messages, provide feedback, and answers to patient, providers, staff, and pharmacies.
- Maintain logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, expired medications, emergency medications).
- Performs front office/receptionist duties as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one year of experience in a medical office setting or Medical Assistant training program graduate.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for healthcare providers Certification.
- College curriculum.
- One year Medical Assistant experience in corresponding setting.
- Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
- Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
- Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
- We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
- Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system
- No State Income Tax
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
- Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
- 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonuses
- On Site Education & Certification Programs
- Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
- Free Calm App Subscription