Medical Assistant

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital; Elko (NV); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Career development

Wellness program

Descripción de la vacante

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, NV is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for day shifts to support patient care and clinical operations. You will assist with patient assessments under supervision, perform basic diagnostic procedures, collect specimens, take vitals, and handle administrative tasks such as scheduling and registration.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compassion, and teamwork in a community-focused hospital.

Formación

• Assists with patient assessments and treatments under supervision.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, including reordering and cleaning.
• Performs administrative duties such as filing, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Administers injections and takes vital signs.
• Obtains authorization for consultations, referrals, procedures, and ABNs per policies.
• Evaluates chart documentation for coding purposes, applies official guidelines, and determines and applies appropriate codes.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under supervision.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Maintain equipment and supply inventory; reordering and cleaning.
• Handle administrative tasks including scheduling and registration.
• Administer injections and measure vital signs.
• Obtain approvals for consultations and ABNs.
• Ensure correct documentation and coding of charges.

Conocimientos

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Injections

Documentation

Administrative duties

Specimen collection

Descripción del empleo

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Medical Assistant

Job Type: FT

Schedule: Days

• Your experience matters

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications And Requirements

A Medical Assistant (MA) who excels in this role:

• Assists with performing patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a provider or nurse.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Administers patient injections and takes patients' vitals.
• Obtains authorization for consultations, referrals, procedures, and ABNs per policies.
• Evaluates chart documentation for coding purposes, applies official guidelines, and determines and applies appropriate codes. Documents all charges on the fee ticket to ensure 100% capture of all charges.

What Do We Offer

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Salary Range

$18.00 - $30.62

About Us

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Elko County and the surrounding areas of northeastern Nevada. The American College of Cardiology recognizes us as an accredited Chest Pain Center, and we believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.

EEOC Statement

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran