Our Purpose at OB-GYN Associates:
OB-GYN Associates' purpose is to provide our patients with high quality and comprehensive women's healthcare. Our physicians and staff are committed to provide this care by using an experienced and evidenced based approach to the clinical application of this care. Each patient will be treated with respect and compassion in an environment that conveys efficiency and professionalism.

As a leader in women’s health for Northern Nevada, we strive to provide a fast-paced and friendly environment for patients and employees alike. Our culture revolves around respectful working relationships and strong problem-solving abilities.

Some of the great rewards that come with full time employment include:

• A generous employer contribution to retirement accounts (no matching contribution necessary)
• Employer paid AD&D Life Insurance and Employer paid Long Term Disability coverage
• Minimal employee contribution toward premium for self-coverage Medical/Vision/Dental plans
• Employer provided company logo wear shirts/scrubs
• Employer paid holiday and seasonal events

Qualified candidates will be sent a follow up email with instructions for completing a video interview as the first step in our interview process. Any candidates that are given an offer of employment will be screened with E-Verify. All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug and background screen.

Values:
*We seek to find employees that exhibit the following values:

Compassion

• You inspire others with your thirst for excellence and compassion for patients
• You care intensely about patient outcomes and team success
• You celebrate team wins
• You are tenacious

Selflessness

• You seek what is best for patients and the group, rather than best for yourself
• You are ego-less when searching for the best ideas
• You make time to help colleagues
• You share information openly and proactively

Communication

• You listen well, instead of reacting fast, so you can better understand
• You are professional, compassionate, concise and articulate in speech and Writing
• You treat people with respect independent of their status or disagreement with you
• You maintain calm poise in stressful situations

Honesty

• You are known for candor and directness with kindness
• You are non-political when you disagree with others
• You only say things about fellow employees you will say to their face and get the right people in the room
• You are quick to admit mistakes

Judgment

• You make wise decisions based on our mission (people, technical, process and creative) despite ambiguity
• You identify root causes, and get beyond treating symptoms of problems
• You think strategically, and can articulate what you are, and ore not, trying to do
• You smartly separate what must be done well now, and what can be improved later

Courage

• You say what you think in a respectful and compassionate way even if it is controversial
• You make tough decisions without excessive agonizing
• You question actions inconsistent with our values

Curiosity

• You learn rapidly and eagerly
• You seek to understand our patients, their concerns
• You are broadly knowledgeable about our specialty and business to understand how your work has an impact
• You contribute effectively outside of your department to all areas

Innovation

• You re-conceptualize issues to discover practical solutions to hard problems
• You challenge prevailing assumptions when warranted, and suggest better approaches
• You create new ideas that prove useful
• You keep us evolving by minimizing complexity and finding time to simplify

Impact

• You accomplish amazing amounts of important work for patients
• You demonstrate consistently strong performance so colleagues can rely upon you
• You focus on great results rather than on process
• You exhibit bias-to-action, and avoid analysis paralysis

Job Description:

Title- Medical Assistant

Reports to- Clinical Supervisor

Roles:

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Physician or Nurse Practitioner, the position implements and documents care for the OB/GYN patient population. Assists provider during examinations and procedures. Provides family centered care to mothers and is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within our office. This position organizes and readies for each day’s activities. Relies on direction from provider and performs tasks and completes them in a timely manner. Reports to assigned provider for all clinical direction and to the clinical supervisor for non-clinical operations (vacation requests, payroll issues, etc.)

Operations:

Duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Retrieve patient from the waiting area
• Assist with examinations based on provider’s direction
• Assist with office procedures based on provider’s direction
• Perform Injections and setup patients for NST.
• Keeps thorough records including OB logs sheets
• Answer patient phone calls with follow-up based on provider direction
• Follow-up with abnormal lab results
• Assuring cleanliness of work area and exam rooms
• Stocking appropriate supplies and assisting others with their duties
• Assist patients with insurance authorizations
• Assisting other team members and mentoring new team members
• Assisting other business office and front office team members
• Other duties as assigned

Annual review of competencies/proficiencies required for injections, vitals, fetal monitoring, CLIA procedures, and infection control. This list may be expanded beyond these proficiencies as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment in a fast-paced medical practice.
• Participates in ongoing quality assurance as appropriate.
• Communication among staff and medical assistants through routinely scheduled meetings.
• Keeps the Providers and Administrator informed regarding clinical staff issues, plans and progress.

Working Environment:

• Physical Demands

*Lifting Requirements 0-40 pounds

*Frequency of lifting 0-45% of the time

*Average percent of time during

regular shift devoted to; standing

walking, bending, reaching and

sitting 90%

*Ability to grasp with both hands,

pinch with thumb and forefinger

turn with hand/arm and reach above

shoulder height.

*Ability to speak on the telephone

and write simultaneously

*Ability to operate telephone system, simple

lab equipment, computer system

• Visual, Hearing, Dexterity and Mental Demands

*Vision Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as reading medical equipment and computer terminal

*Hearing Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as answering the telephone

*Speaking Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as communicating via telephone and in person for the purpose of relaying necessary medical information

*Dexterity Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job as it relates to performing simple procedures and cleaning

*Mental Demands Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as pressure to maintain patient flow, dealing with patients and guests under stress.

Working Conditions:

• Position requires work in normal office environment 100% of the time. Exposure to bio-hazardous materials and medical chemicals possible.

Qualifications:

• Requires at minimum Medical Assistant or CNA education/certification, or similar healthcare education/certification plus two years MA experience.
• Five years equivalent experience may be substituted for education requirement.
• Two years clinical experience is required, OB/GYN experience preferred.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Detailed knowledge of: Patient health cleanliness standards, use of autoclave, and room stocking, support of provider workflow requirements. Must be able to pass demonstrated skills testing in injections, lab tests done in office, vital signs, and NST testing.

Working knowledge of: office protocols.

Ability to: maintain patient confidentiality; develop and maintain effective working relationships with medical colleagues and patients; deal effectively with team; complete appropriate assignments.

Job Type: Full time, hours are Mon-Fri 7:45a-5:00p (may vary based on provider specifics)

Salary: This position's pay range is $18.43/hr to start, and up to the top out of $25.80 based on experience and longevity with our company. Ability to move up to Medical Assistant Tier 2, 3 or 4 with additional internal training and proficiency checks to earn higher ranges of income.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.43 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to submit a video interview (this is the first step in our interview process)?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person