Compassionate Medical Assistant — Community Health

Nevada Health Centers, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company sponsored PPO medical plan and

403(b) retirement plan with employer 4

Generous time-off policy, and ten paid

Company paid life/AD&D and long-term

Job summary

Nevada Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant at the Wellness Center in Las Vegas, NV. The role focuses on patient preparation, phlebotomy, injections, and office lab work, supporting a patient-centered environment for unhoused individuals.

Essential duties include room preparation, vital signs, documentation, and collaboration with providers, with a strong emphasis on infection control and compassionate care for underserved populations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certification of completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• National certification through NHA as a Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA). If not currently nationally certified must obtain within 180 days of employment.
• BLS/CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for examination and treatment.
• Take patient histories and vital signs.
• Administer injections and apply dressings as instructed.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Observes all infection control policies.
• Assist providers in preparing for minor surgeries and exams.
• Assist with scheduling tests and treatments.
• Complete and maintain patient documentation, files, records and other information.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Works closely with the providers to receive guidance and instruction for treating patients.
• Maintain appropriate communication and good interpersonal skills with supervisors, providers, staff and patients to ensure coordinated efforts and provision of high-quality service.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect center assets and property against loss or wastethrough negligence or dishonesty.
• Utilizes equipment that interfaces with NVHC EMR system (e.g. EKG, spirometry, etc.)

Education

High school diploma or GED Equivalent

Certification of completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience

National certification through NHA as a Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA)

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Nevada Health Centers, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant at the Wellness Center in Las Vegas, NV. The role focuses on patient preparation, phlebotomy, injections, and office lab work, supporting a patient-centered environment for unhoused individuals.

Essential duties include room preparation, vital signs, documentation, and collaboration with providers, with a strong emphasis on infection control and compassionate care for underserved populations.