Full-Time Medical Assistant — Day Shift with Benefits

UHS; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

VALLEY HEALTH PHYSICIAN ALLIANCE in Las Vegas is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians with examinations, vital signs, venipuncture, and EMR documentation. The role includes front-desk coverage as needed and room preparation for patient visits.

The ideal candidate has MA training, BLS/CPR, and experience with patient check-in/out and basic clinic operations. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits in a busy ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Familiarity with medical terminology required.
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
• General medical office procedures
• Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)

Responsibilities

• Participates in decision-making and process improvement.
• Ensures that patient rooms, nursing station and storage rooms are kept stocked, clean, manages product expiration date; ensures all equipment is kept clean according to infection prevention standards.
• Distribute referrals as necessary to physicians and insurance companies; keep proper documentation of referral requests/responses in patient charts.
• Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.
• Phone/faxing patient prescriptions as necessary
• Schedules Diagnostic Imaging studies BMDs dietician appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing for patients, and completes all appropriate paperwork.
• Accurately performs clinical duties to include triaging patients, checking patient vitals, administering injections and venipunctures, and prepping patients for physician exam.

Skills

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Patient prep

EMR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

BLS/CPR certification

Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion

Job description

VALLEY HEALTH PHYSICIAN ALLIANCE in Las Vegas is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians with examinations, vital signs, venipuncture, and EMR documentation. The role includes front-desk coverage as needed and room preparation for patient visits.

The ideal candidate has MA training, BLS/CPR, and experience with patient check-in/out and basic clinic operations. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits in a busy ambulatory setting.