Medical Assistant
Company: Cano Health
Location: North Las Vegas
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Cano Health fosters a culture driven by providing superior
primary care services in the communities we serve, while forming
lifelong bonds with our members. Guided by our mission to improve
the health, wellness, and quality of life of our patients, Cano
Health continues to work towards making a difference in primary
healthcare.
At Cano Health, our cultural attributes are to be patient centered,
service focused, results oriented, trustworthy, transparent, and to
continuously improve. Join our collaborative team, dedicated to the
pursuit of excellence in health and wellness.
Cano Health offers competitive salaries, medical, dental & vision
insurance, employee mental health program, paid time off, paid
holidays, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase
program, tuition reimbursement and much more.
The Medical Assistant performs a variety of clinical and clerical
tasks in an outpatient examining room setting under the direction
of a registered nurse and/or physician. Prepares treatment rooms,
inventory supplies and instruments, and sets up patient for
attention of physician. Provides basic medical care to patients in
a clinical setting.
--- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording
medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
--- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary
physical tests/vitals; taking blood pressure, weight, and
temperature; reporting patient history summary. Draws blood if
necessary.
--- Provide support and assistance as needed regarding patient care
such as; transfers/mobility, activities of daily living including
but not excluding assistance with hygiene and toileting while
patient is at the medical center.
--- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by
completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic
coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information
confidential.
--- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by
establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with
legal regulations.
--- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders;
verifying receipt.
--- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions;
troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing
preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
--- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational
opportunities; reading professional publications.
--- Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional
standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local
requirements.
--- Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities
to add value to job accomplishments.
--- Assist Quality department with tracking patient gaps to ensure
HEDIS standards are meet.
--- Medical Assistant need to be able to perform a variety
procedure in daily basis such as:
o IM / SC injections.
o Blood Venipuncture
o Medical assistant must be able to manage a variety of machines
used on centers such as and no limited to:
o Fingerstick glucose test, Urine dipstick test, Eye exams, Rapid
strep, Spirometry, PT/INR test, EKG exam, Nebulizer Treatment.
--- Assist Physicians with: Ear lavage, wound care, pap smears.
--- Medical Assistant Diploma and/or obtained from an accredited
provider is a plus.
--- CPR or BLS for the Healthcare Provider certificate issued by
the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
--- A High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required
--- At least two (2) years of experience as a, Medical Assistant,
Phlebotomist or in additional areas of patient health care in a
clinical setting.
Cano Health provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state, or local laws.
Requisition ID: 2023-6747
External Company URL: canohealth.com
Street: 3860 West Lake Mead Boulevard
Keywords: Cano Health, North Las Vegas , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , North Las Vegas, Nevada
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