Laboratory Technician 1 - Medical Assistant

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave (annual and sick)

Fitness center access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, Student Health Services is seeking a Laboratory Technician 1, Medical Assistant to support fast-paced, patient-centered care. You will enter chief complaints and vital signs into the EHR and perform CLIA-waived tests such as COVID, pregnancy, urinalysis, strep, and mono.

You will assist with procedures, administer medications, provide immunizations, and communicate results with clear follow-up guidance while adhering to safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and two years of laboratory experience or an equivalent education/experience combination.
• State of Nevada Office Laboratory Certification (or ability to obtain) is required.
• Background check and pre-employment screening will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Accurately entering chief complaints and vital signs in the EHR.
• Perform in-house CLIA-waived tests (COVID, pregnancy, urinalysis, strep, mono).
• Assist with medical procedures and administer medications as ordered.
• Provide immunizations and communicate results with clear follow-up instructions.

Skills

EHR data entry

Patient care support

Laboratory testing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CLIA-waived testing

Immunization administration

Medical instrumentation

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at [phone] or [e-mail] . For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at [phone].Job DescriptionThe University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, Student Health Services is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Laboratory Technician 1, Medical Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. ***This position does not offer layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. The Laboratory Technician 1, Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring smooth patient flow and high-quality care by accurately entering chief complaints, vital signs in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). This role includes performing in-house CLIA-waived tests such as COVID tests, pregnancy tests, urinalysis, strep tests, and mono tests. This position assists with medical procedures, administers medications, and provides immunizations as ordered, following strict protocols Communicating results and follow-up instructions with clarity and empathy is essential to support patient understanding and satisfaction.Additionally, the position adheres to state and federal laboratory guidelines, OSHA, infection control, and bloodborne pathogen standards. It also involves maintaining medical equipment, ensuring proper usage, and assisting with training laboratory personnel.PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002 , ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: Executive Order 2026-002Essential QualificationsThis position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and two (2) years of laboratory experience performing various laboratory procedures; ORAn equivalent combination of education and experience as described aboveThe ability to obtain a State of Nevada Office Laboratory Certification.Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.ScheduleThe typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.Compensation GradeGrade 25In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation . Select Salary schedule, PP01.For more information, visit the Classified Salary CalculatorThe Perks of PERSClassified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.Perks of Working at UNRHealth insurance options including dental and vision - Health InsuranceLife insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified BenefitsE. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness CenterMountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate. SECClassified Staff Grants-In-Aid BenefitFor more information about the Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit, please visit: Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid BenefitClassified Employee Family Opportunity ProgramAdditionally, we offer a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent). For more information, please visit: Classified Employee Family Opportunity ProgramDepartment InformationThe Student Health Center lab supports our providers’ diagnoses through testing and analyzing patient specimens. For more information, please visit: https://med.unr.edu/student-health-center/services/laboratoryExemptNoFull-Time Equivalent100.0%Required Attachment(s)Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [e-mail] .Attach the following attachment(s) to your applicationResume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.Cover Letter – (required)Contact Information for Three Supervisory References – (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.Transcripts – (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.Veteran Interview Consideration – (optional) – To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc).This posting is open until filledQualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.Posting Close DateNote to ApplicantA background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine