Medical Assistant - RENO NEVADA

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

The Medical Assistant plays a critical role in supporting healthcare providers by ensuring the smooth operation of clinical and administrative tasks within a medical facility. This position involves direct patient interaction, including preparing patients for examinations, taking vital signs, and assisting with medical procedures such as phlebotomy and specimen collection. The Medical Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean and sterile environment by properly sterilizing medical instruments and managing specimen processing accurately. Additionally, this role requires effective communication skills to answer phones, schedule appointments, and coordinate with healthcare professionals. Ultimately, the Medical Assistant contributes to delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing the overall efficiency of the healthcare team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of medical instruments and sterilization procedures.
• Medical Terminology
• Bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish (REQUIRED)
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle patient interactions professionally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working alongside physicians
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and healthcare portals 
• Additional certifications such as CPR or First Aid.
• Experience in managing multi-line phone systems and scheduling software.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for examination by taking vital signs and recording medical histories.
• Assist healthcare providers during medical examinations.
• Process and label specimens accurately for laboratory testing.
• Sterilize medical instruments and maintain cleanliness of examination rooms to comply with health regulations.
• Manage patient communications by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Support administrative tasks such as billing, coding, and inventory management as required.

*This position requires at times heavy lifting of over 50 lbs, standing and/or sitting for extended periods of times. 

Schedule is flexible: Part Time position