Medical Assistant

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

State-of-the-art clinical environment

On-site clinical environment

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Las Vegas is seeking an entry-level position to assist with direct patient care and administrative tasks. The role requires healthcare experience, a high school diploma, and active BLS certification. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and flexibility in a clinical environment. Compensation is competitive, with a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience required; additional training for non-certified candidates.
• Ability to react to and handle emergencies effectively.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care.
• Administers vaccines and medications as ordered.
• Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms and waiting areas.
• Perform administrative duties: phones, greeting patients, updating charts in the EMR.
• Maintain exam room inventory and cleanliness with Environmental Services coordination.
• Assist in basic laboratory testing and education of patients.

Skills

Ability to understand and follow instructions

Effective communication

Knowledge of sanitation and sterile procedures

Manual dexterity

Documentation and communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Active BLS certification

Graduate of accredited Medical Assisting program

Job description

We are looking for the brightest and the best to join our team! Are you under challenged in your current position? Are you looking for a career in a high paced complex clinical environment?

Two major benefits offered by Cure 4 The Kids Foundation

• One of the most competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit packages in the field of healthcare
• A state‑of‑the‑art clinical and administrative environment located at 215 and Town Center, Summerlin on the Roseman University Campus

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation was voted #10 on the list of the 50 Best Non‑Profits to Work For in the U.S.

Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with organizational policies and procedures to support patients, Registered Nurses, and Providers. This is an hourly, non‑exempt position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists healthcare professionals with examination and obtaining health histories of patients including, but not limited to verifying the patient’s identity; current medications/prescriptions used by patient and obtaining vital signs.
• Administers vaccines and medications as ordered by Providers.
• Telephones prescriptions to the pharmacy as directed by providers.
• Performs various administrative duties, such as answering telephones, greeting patients, pulling charts, and updating patient information in the electronic medical records system.
• Checks and maintains the inventory of supplies and equipment in exam rooms using the department checklist, replenishing items as needed.
• Maintains the cleanliness of waiting rooms, exam rooms, procedure rooms, and isolation rooms by following cleaning and disinfecting procedures in conjunction with the Environmental Services department.
• Contacts the laboratory team for basic laboratory tests on the premises ordered by providers; disposes of contaminated supplies appropriately.
• Promotes patient/family understanding of the educational content and their involvement in the plan of care, and documents patient care in the patient record.
• Monitors vital signs of infusion patients and reports abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse and/or Provider.
• Assists in maintaining vaccine inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

• Proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Healthcare experience. Healthcare professionals that are not certified or licensed in the Medical Assisting field will require additional training and supervision during the orientation process.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds and demonstrate competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
• Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with age specific competencies required in a pediatric setting.
• Working knowledge of sanitation and sterile procedures, techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting. Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Daily clinic preparation process; preparing charts and reviewing scheduling. Ability to document and communicate pertinent information.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Frequently alternates between walking, standing, sitting and reaching throughout the day.
• Occasionally stoops, bends, and crouches while assisting patients.
• Frequently uses fine hand coordination and manual dexterity to perform data entry on the computer.
• Occasionally lifts/pushes/pulls up to 20 lbs. May need to assist patients in a wheelchair and safely support the full weight of a patient when necessary.

Language Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.

Post Offer

QuantiFeron Tuberculosis blood test, pre‑employment drug screen.

Community Verification

CURE 4 THE KIDS FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES IN E‑VERIFY.

Compensation Range

Compensation range commensurate with experience. Candidates will receive the compensation range during the initial interview.

Shift Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 9:00AM to 5:30PM

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Medical Practices