People. Passion. Purpose.
At P3 Health Partners, our promise is to guide our communities to better health, unburden clinicians, align incentives and engage patients.
We are a physician-led organization relentless in our mission to overcome all obstacles by positively disrupting the business of health care, transforming it from sickness care into wellness guidance.
We are looking for a Medical Assistant. If you are passionate about your work; eager to have fun; and motivated to be part of a fast-growing organization in Mesquite, NV then you should consider joining our team.
Overall Purpose:
The Medical Assistant is responsible for clinical and administrative tasks within their scope of practice. The Medical Assistant follows standard operating procedures that support achieving the Quadruple Aim: improved outcomes, improved patient experience, improved clinician experience and decreased cost of care. The Medical Assistant fulfills a key patient facing role in P3’s team approach to care delivery.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma/GED required
- Completion of Medical Assistant course of study, or equivalent experience
- 2+ years clinical experience, including minimum 2 years in a managed care/HMO organization
- Experience applying medical management treatment guidelines and nationally recognized criteria, such as InterQual / McKesson, MCG, or other practical management guidelines required
- Familiarity with EMR’s
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Friendly and compassionate disposition
- Proficiency with computer, software programs (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel) and internet required
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to learn quickly
- Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks based on importance
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Dedication to maintaining confidentiality of all patient records
- Knowledge of medical terminology required
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of vital signs and other clinical skills to obtain and maintain employment
Essential Functions:
- Promote the mission, vision and values of P3 Health Partners
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary; reconcile medications; address gaps in care.
- Performs various procedures (i.e. venipuncture, ear lavage, medication administration) and specimen handling.
- Perform administrative duties such as chart preparation, answering phones, form completion, scheduling appointments, process direct referrals and schedules follow-up appointments.
- 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.
- Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
