Medical Assistant, Certified

Memorial Physician Practices; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is hiring a Medical Assistant in Elko, Nevada. The role involves assisting with patient assessments, administering injections, and performing clerical duties. Ideal candidates should have experience in clinical settings and certification as a medical assistant is preferred.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $18.00 to $30.62 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a medical assistant preferred.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies.
• Perform clerical duties including filing and scheduling.
• Administer injections and take patients' vitals.
• Evaluate chart documentation for coding purposes.

Skills

Patient assessments

Basic diagnostic procedures

Administrative duties

Equipment maintenance

Patient injections

Coding documentation

Job description

Medical Assistant

Job Type: FT Days

Schedule: Our clinics are typically open M-F from 8 am - 5 pm.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible‑spending and health‑saving accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full‑time employees
• Income‑protection programs, such as life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Compensation

Hourly Wage: $18.00 – $30.62

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.