Administrative Assistant 1 – Medical Assistant (Front and Back), UNLV Student Wellness - Student Health Center [R0153986]

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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Administrative Assistant 1 – Medical Assistant (Front and Back), UNLV Student Wellness - Student Health Center [R0153986]
ROLE of the POSITION
Student Wellness at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas seeks a full-time Medical Assistant I, to join our healthcare team at the Student Health Center (SHC) and Faculty and Staff Treatment (FAST) Center. The AAI Medical
Assistant duties include but are not limited to:
Perform accurate and thorough in-person and telehealth patient intakes to include patient history and medication(s) review, measure and record vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and pulse oximeter readings.
Recognize and respond to emergencies in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Complete laboratory requisitions ensuring all relevant information is included along with supporting documentation (e.g., copies of insurance cards) when indicated.
Apply principles of universal precautions, aseptic technique, and infection control.
Prepare patients for examinations and medical procedures.
Perform routine diagnostic tests as indicated by the patient's reason for visit, including vision screenings, EKGs, peak flow assessments, and spirometry.
Assist providers with examinations, clinical procedures, and treatments.
Prepare and administer immunizations per SHC policy and procedure.
Follow up on test results under the guidance of registered nurses and healthcare providers.
Prioritize and perform multiple tasks as needed in the clinic.
Adjust work schedule as needed, based on patients, staffing, and clinical need
Effectively and efficiently use the SHC/FAST Center electronic health records system.
Maintain proper (e.g., correct spelling, clear and definitive statements) legible documentation and clinical records.
Prepare examination and treatment areas and confirm they are clean and well-stocked.
Teach patients methods of health promotion.
Treat patients with compassion and empathy.
Comply with the SHC/FAST Center’s policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
Answer telephones, emails, instant messages (IM) and assist with requests resulting from these inquiries.
Participate in infection prevention assessments and safety drills.
Comply with quality assurance practices.
Strictly uphold the confid