Las Vegas Gastroenterology (LVG) provides expert gastroenterology services for people aged 18 and older at its office locations in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. Serving the Southern Nevada community since 2009, LVG has been a promoter of colorectal cancer screening, ensuring the prevention of cancers of the colon and rectum, as well as its early detection, when treatment is much easier.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST
We are looking for an experienced full-time Medical Assistant/Receptionist to work 40 hours a week, 8:00am to 4:30pm for Las Vegas Gastroenterology. Candidate should be a quick learner, effective communicator, ability to multi-tasked and a team player who takes initiative and requires little to no supervision. Please respond with your most recent resume.
Responsibilities:
Medical Assistant:
- Answering and making phone calls
- Scheduling patients’ (new and follow-up) appointments
- Recording patients’ personal information and medical history
- Responding to patients’ questions and taking messages
- Checking patients in and out
- Transmitting prescription refills as directed
- Providing discharge instructions thoroughly
Receptionist:
- Serves patients by greeting them, answering routine questions, scheduling appointments
- Checks in patients, confirm ID and insurance
- Collects co-pays and remaining balances
- Welcomes patients and visitors in person or on the telephone and takes detailed messages as needed
Assists patients in filling out insurance forms and other patient records - Answers patient’s questions and maintain a calm and orderly environment in the reception area
- Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information
Required Skills:
Good communication skills – on the phone and in person
- Enjoy working with the public and with fellow staff
- Excellent multi-tasking skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Reliable and committed
Educational Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous experience or training in this or similar position an asset
- Knowledge of eClinicalWorks an asset
- Speaks Spanish required
* Certification in medical assisting is not required.
Location:
Las Vegas Gastroenterology has two locations:
- 7315 South Pecos Road, Suite 101
Las, Vegas, NV 89120 - 3901 South Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89119
**Please send your resume to: susan.alejandrino@lvgastro.com