Medical Assistant – PAR

Requisition ID: 155805
Department: 530292 Medical Group Summit Sierra
Facility: Renown Medical Group (Reno)
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Category: Allied Health
Location: Reno,NV

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About Renown Health:

Renown Health is northern Nevada’s healthcare leader and Reno’s only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services – with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.

Position Overview

Position Purpose:
Under the direction of the physician, the Medical Assistant/Patient Access Representative is accountable for assisting the providers in all back office procedures in Renown Medical Group, including Urgent Care. This position could be called upon to provide support to the front office if business needs dictate. These responsibilities could include patient check in and checkout procedures. The incumbent has the added responsibility of providing a direct liaison between provider and patient, making certain that the patient's questions and concerns have been addressed.
Nature and Scope:
The Medical Assistant/Patient Access Representative is responsible for assisting the provider in all back office duties including but not limited to: escorting the patient from the waiting room to the examination room promptly, taking vital signs as per guidelines, maintaining examination rooms' stock, documentation of all patient communications, preparing lab specimens for processing, filling out the necessary referral forms and keeping records of the same, scheduling patients for tests, returning phone calls in the order of importance and filing into patient charts to become part of a permanent record, and administering treatments and medications per provider order in accordance with established policies. Challenges to this position are delivery of patient care complicated by new techniques, paperwork, changing department and hospital policies, increased information available on each patient, and fluctuations in staffing. The incumbent uses professionalism and diplomacy with interacting with patients of all ages, their families, physicians, physician office staff and other health care providers in the accurate collecting of demographic, clinical and financial information in person or via telephone interviews. This position will keep abreast of all standards to assure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies including third party reimbursement requirements. This position does provide patient care.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications: Requirements – Required and/or Preferred
Education:	Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Mathematical skills.
Experience:	One (1) year experience in a physician office practice required. Multi-physician office practice experience highly preferred. CMA, RMA, EMT 1 or 90 days as a Renown MA Intern (with leadership approval) can substitute for the 1 year requirement.
License(s):	Current State of Nevada license for Office Laboratory Assistant or an application must be submitted within 90 days of employment (excludes departments 200282, 530281, 530285, 530286, 530288, 530317, 530382, 530396, 530399, 530410, 530415, 530420, 530425, 530430, 530431, 530435, 800585 and corp 900). Failure to apply for and/or receive license within 90 days will result in discharge. If incumbent has CLT (Clinical Lab Technologist) license, it will supersede the OLA and the OLA will no longer be required.
Certification(s):	Current AHA BLS/CPR or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment required. Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or EMT certification preferred. Some positions may require DOT and Non-DOT drug testing certifications. Employee will have 90 days from date of hire to obtain and maintain certification.
Computer / Typing:	Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Benefits

Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.

With my CAREER Rewards there’s peace of mind in knowing that Renown Health is also fighting for the most important things in your life — family, finances and future. Navigate options and make sure you are getting the most value from your Nursing career with us.

Education Assistance:
The Education Assistance Program offers reimbursement and repayment opportunities as well as educational and financial guidance from experts.

Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment*
Bright Horizons Education & College Advising™

*Full time employees can take advantage of concurrent participation in student loan repayment and tuition and certification reimbursement up to a combined limit of $4,000 per year.

Health Tracks – Wellness Discount:
Healthy Tracks is a powerful tool that can help you become an inspiring example of health and well-being for our community. Through participation, you can earn wellness discounts on your health insurance as well as being recognized through Everyday Amazing by completing Healthy Tracks activities.

Affordable medical, Rx, vision and dental coverages
Health Tracks Wellness Program/Wellness discounts
Health coaching/Health Improvement Program
Fitbit
Fitness club discounts

Paid Time Off:
To promote resilience, Renown offers full and part-time employees up to 10 paid holidays and vacation time, which are combined together in an annual leave bank. Annual leave front load or accrual amounts are based on the employee’s type of position, length of service in a benefit eligible position and full time equivalent (FTE).

Paid sick leave and military leave

401(k) Company Match:
Retirement savings is one of the most important benefits any employer can offer. Administered by The Vanguard Group, one of the nation’s most respected 401(k) investment companies, Renown Health’s Retirement Savings Plan is designed to help you on your journey to a comfortable financial future.

Flexibile Work Environment:
Renown Health recognizes that employees have diverse personal and family needs. A flexible work schedule can assist employees in balancing work and personal commitments, while meeting business needs and objectives.

A healthy and safe Culture
Flexible Work Arrangements such as alternate work schedules, self-scheduling, compressed work weeks and telecommuting

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Medical Assistant – PAR

Requisition id: 155805

Department: 530292 Medical Group Summit Sierra

Facility: Renown Medical Group (Reno)

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day

Category: Allied Health

Location: Reno, NV

Position Purpose:
Under the direction of the physician, the Medical Assistant/Patient Access Representative is accountable for assisting the providers in all back office procedures in Renown Medical Group, including Urgent Care. This position could be called upon to provide support to the front office if business needs dictate. These responsibilities could include patient check in and checkout procedures. The incumbent has the added responsibility of providing a direct liaison between provider and patient, making certain that the patient's questions and concerns have been addressed.
Nature and Scope:
The Medical Assistant/Patient Access Representative is responsible for assisting the provider in all back office duties including but not limited to: escorting the patient from the waiting room to the examination room promptly, taking vital signs as per guidelines, maintaining examination rooms' stock, documentation of all patient communications, preparing lab specimens for processing, filling out the necessary referral forms and keeping records of the same, scheduling patients for tests, returning phone calls in the order of importance and filing into patient charts to become part of a permanent record, and administering treatments and medications per provider order in accordance with established policies. Challenges to this position are delivery of patient care complicated by new techniques, paperwork, changing department and hospital policies, increased information available on each patient, and fluctuations in staffing. The incumbent uses professionalism and diplomacy with interacting with patients of all ages, their families, physicians, physician office staff and other health care providers in the accurate collecting of demographic, clinical and financial information in person or via telephone interviews. This position will keep abreast of all standards to assure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies including third party reimbursement requirements. This position does provide patient care.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications: Requirements – Required and/or Preferred
Education:	Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Mathematical skills.
Experience:	One (1) year experience in a physician office practice required. Multi-physician office practice experience highly preferred. CMA, RMA, EMT 1 or 90 days as a Renown MA Intern (with leadership approval) can substitute for the 1 year requirement.
License(s):	Current State of Nevada license for Office Laboratory Assistant or an application must be submitted within 90 days of employment (excludes departments 200282, 530281, 530285, 530286, 530288, 530317, 530382, 530396, 530399, 530410, 530415, 530420, 530425, 530430, 530431, 530435, 800585 and corp 900). Failure to apply for and/or receive license within 90 days will result in discharge. If incumbent has CLT (Clinical Lab Technologist) license, it will supersede the OLA and the OLA will no longer be required.
Certification(s):	Current AHA BLS/CPR or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment required. Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or EMT certification preferred. Some positions may require DOT and Non-DOT drug testing certifications. Employee will have 90 days from date of hire to obtain and maintain certification.
Computer / Typing:	Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.