Lead Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Team Support

UNLV Medicine; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

12+ paid holidays per year

20+ PTO days per year

3% 401K contribution

Job summary

UNLV Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Lead for multiple Las Vegas locations. The role supports providers, supervises MAs, and helps ensure high-quality patient care within a fast-paced clinic environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from a recognized MA program, a national MA certification/registration, and CPR. EPIC experience is preferred; clinic hours are typically 8am–5pm, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Graduate from a recognized Medical Assistant Program.
• Current, nationally recognized Medical assistant Certification or Registration required.
• Current CPR card.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of CLIA and OSHA guidelines.
• Knowledge of sterilization and disinfection procedures.
• HIPAA compliance and confidentiality policies.
• Knowledge of current medical assistant best practices including EKG and basic drugs.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with patient management software; EPIC preferred.
• Effective communication with patients and team members.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating manuals.
• Attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Medical Assistants to ensure high quality patient care.
• Provide daily problem solving and support to medical providers.
• Assist in workflow optimization and staff development.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, and HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Medical terminology

CPR certification

Customer service

Multi-tasking

EKG

HIPAA knowledge

Sterilization procedures

CLIA/OSHA knowledge

Patient management software

EPIC

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Graduate from a recognized Medical Assistant Program

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

UNLV Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Lead for multiple Las Vegas locations. The role supports providers, supervises MAs, and helps ensure high-quality patient care within a fast-paced clinic environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from a recognized MA program, a national MA certification/registration, and CPR. EPIC experience is preferred; clinic hours are typically 8am–5pm, Monday through Friday.