Medical Assistant - W. Sunset

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 Las Vegas, NV then you should consider joining our team.

Medical Assistant

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.

Pay range:  $21-24/hr