Medical Assistant

Astrana Health • Full-time • Las Vegas, Nevada, United States • 3w ago

Title: Medical Assistant
Department: Clinic Operations

About the role:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Medical Assistant to assist our medical providers. The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office/clinic. The position supports both providers and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication. This role will report to our Clinic Manager and enable us to continue to scale in the healthcare industry.

What You’ll Do:

Assists physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a provider
Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records
Clinical duties may include, such as preparing a treatment room for patient exams, recording patient medical history, and cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment
Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in the patient's chart
Interviews patients to obtain their medical history
Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files
Must be detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
Good verbal and written communication skills
Be able to prioritize workload while remaining flexible
May be required to work overtime to meet tight deadlines

Qualifications:

One (1) or more years of experience working as a Medical Assistant
High school diploma or GED

You’re great for the role if:

Display knowledge of medical terminology
Possess excellent customer service skills
Maintain a high level of professionalism
Proficient in MS Office and patient management software
Previous experience in phlebotomy or laboratory work (preferred)
Associate degree in a medical field (preferred)
Pass a minimum of one exam from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (preferred)

Who We Are:

Valley Oaks Medical Group is now Astrana Care of Nevada.

At Valley Oaks, we strive to redefine the way healthcare is administered through community driven preventative care and proactive treatment. By centering care around the patient, we can improve health and wellbeing instead of treating symptoms. Our passionate providers prioritize the wellness of each of our patients with the necessary tools and resources to improve the quality of life for all of our patients.

Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) is a physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare company accelerating the path towards a future where high-quality, coordinated healthcare is available to all. We are building and operating an integrated, value-based healthcare delivery platform to empower our physicians to provide the highest quality of end-to-end care for their patients in a cost-effective manner, especially patients who are traditionally underserved and those most vulnerable.

Our platform currently empowers over 10,000 physicians to provide care for ~1 million patients nationwide and is growing revenue over 40% a year. We have demonstrably improved patient outcomes: seniors on our platform spend 54% fewer days in the hospital than the national average and are readmitted 63% less often, and serve an extremely diverse community, with over 75% of our patients identifying as BIPOC and over 80% enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid.

Our rapid growth and unique position at the intersection of all major healthcare stakeholders (payer, provider, and patient) gives us an unparalleled opportunity to combine clinical and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to quality healthcare, and reduce the waste in the US healthcare system.

Our Values:

Put Patients First
Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
Be Innovative
Operate With Integrity & Excellence
Work As One Team

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions:

This position is based in one or more of our clinic locations in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area.
The annual total compensation target pay range for this role is: $18/hr-$20/hr. This salary range represents our national target range for this role.

Additional Information:

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin,
gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at humanresourcesdept@astranahealth.com to request accommodation.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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