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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeSparks, NV, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program is required.
  • Current BLS/CPR certification is required.
  • A Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant is required.
  • Familiarity with medical terminology is required.
  • Experience with the patient check-in and check-out process according to clinic protocol is required.
  • Knowledge of general medical office procedures is required.
  • Understanding of the end-of-day cash-balancing and charge-reconciliation process according to clinic protocol is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under a physician's direction.
  • Interview patients and measure vital signs, including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
  • Perform venipuncture and procedures as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the state.
  • Record documentation in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guidelines.
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and assist with front-desk coverage as required.
  • Participate in decision-making and process improvement.
  • Keep patient rooms, the nursing station, and storage rooms stocked and clean; manage product expiration dates; and maintain equipment cleanliness according to infection-prevention standards.
  • Distribute referrals to physicians and insurance companies as necessary, and document referral requests and responses in patient charts.
  • Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests, including CT, MRI, and ultrasound, as necessary.
  • Phone or fax patient prescriptions as necessary.
  • Schedule diagnostic imaging studies, BMDs, dietician appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing for patients, and complete the appropriate paperwork.
  • Perform clinical duties accurately, including triaging patients, checking vital signs, administering injections and venipunctures, and preparing patients for physician examinations.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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