Medical Assistant - Community Health & Underserved Care

Nevada Health Centers; Nevada; Presencial; USD 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nevada Health Centers is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Amargosa Family Health Center in Amargosa, NV. The role supports patient-centered care, including exam prep, vital signs, injections, phlebotomy, and minor procedures in a homeless/uncared population setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining infection control, assisting providers, documenting patient information, and coordinating tests. Requires MA program completion, CCMA certification or eligibility, and BLS/CPR certification.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent experience.
• National certification through NHA as a Clinical Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA); if not certified, obtain within 180 days of employment.
• BLS/CPR certification is required.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for examination and treatment.
• Take patient histories and vital signs.
• Administer injections and apply dressings as instructed.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Observe all infection control policies.
• Assist providers in preparing for minor surgeries and exams.
• Assist with scheduling tests and treatments.
• Complete and maintain patient documentation, files, records and other information.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Maintain communication with supervisors, providers, staff and patients for coordinated care.
• Protect center assets and resources from loss or misuse.
• Use NVHC EMR interfaces (e.g., EKG, spirometry).

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program certification

National CCMA certification

BLS/CPR Certification

Descripción del empleo

Nevada Health Centers is hiring a Medical Assistant for the Amargosa Family Health Center in Amargosa, NV. The role supports patient-centered care, including exam prep, vital signs, injections, phlebotomy, and minor procedures in a homeless/uncared population setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining infection control, assisting providers, documenting patient information, and coordinating tests. Requires MA program completion, CCMA certification or eligibility, and BLS/CPR certification.