Medical Assistant/Assistive Personnel (28724)

Community Health Alliance is looking for full-time Medical Assistant/Assistive Personnel. Join our talented team of Medical Assistant/Assistive Personnel that focus on serving the community and helping those in need by creating healthy outcomes for patients of every income.

We operate six convenient locations throughout Reno and Sparks, providing comprehensive, top-quality medical services, dental and pediatric care, behavioral health, low-cost pharmacies, nourishing food pantries, and more.

Job Summary: The Medical Assistant participates in the delivery of excellent primary care in a Care team structure within the ambulatory clinic setting with an emphasis on the prevention of disease; is responsible for initial patient rooming, preparation of the patient for examination and/or procedures; administers medications under direction of provider; performs in office lab procedures and phlebotomy on pediatric and adult patients; sterilizes instruments and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

Our team members enjoy benefits that include:

• Competitive salary: $41,080- $52,208

• 100% company paid employee medical insurance and 90% paid vision and dental on the 60th day from date of hire.

• Paid Time Off:

  • PTO 14 days/year and increased after one years of service: pro-rated based on FTE status

  • 5 days paid sick leave per year

  • 5 paid personal float days per year

  • 7 paid holidays per year

• CHA paid pension plan at 5% of earnings after one year of service; no employee match

• Additional 403(b)retirement annuity plan for employee to save; no employer match

• CHA provides a $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy for each benefit-eligible employee at no cost to the employee.

This is an employee benefit paid and sponsored by CHA.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the essential functions, practices and procedures of a medical clinic/office
2. Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM coding
3. Knowledge of in office lab procedures; pediatric and adult phlebotomy skills
4. Knowledge and skill in pediatric and adult medication and immunization administration
5. Knowledge of an electronic medical record system; when applicable
6. Skill in operating personal computer utilizing word processing, databases and e-mail
7. Skill in operating various office equipment, such as calculator, copy machine, facsimile machine, and telephone system
8. Skill in operating various medical office equipment, such as EKG machine, pulse oximeter, nebulizer, spirometer, audiology equipment, sterilizers, etc.
9. Skill in accuracy and attention to detail
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, most importantly patient financial and medical information
11. Ability to read, write legibly, calculate mathematical figures and medication doses
12. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
13. Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions
14. Ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members to build and to enhance teamwork in the clinics and overall CHA's organization
15. Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
16. Ability to understand and respond appropria