Medical Assistant - Day Shift, Full Benefits, Growth

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings with Chamberlain Univ.

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Valley Health Physician Alliance in Las Vegas is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support physicians in examinations and treatments. You will interview patients, measure vitals, perform venipuncture, and document in EMR per IPM guidelines.

You may assist at the front desk as needed. The position includes room preparation, adherence to infection prevention standards, and collaboration with a team to ensure smooth patient flow and care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant
• Familiarity with medical terminology required
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (clinic protocol)

Responsibilities

• Participates in decision-making and process improvement.
• Keeps patient rooms, nursing station and storage rooms stocked and clean; manages product expiration; keeps equipment clean per infection prevention standards.
• Distribute referrals to physicians and insurance companies; document referral requests/responses in patient charts.
• Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound) as necessary.
• Phone/faxing patient prescriptions as necessary.
• Schedules imaging studies and related appointments; completes all paperwork.
• Triages patients, checks vitals, administers injections and venipunctures, and prepares patients for physician exam.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient check-in/out

Cash handling

General medical office procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

BLS/CPR certification

Medical Assistant certificate or 1 year experience

Job description

Valley Health Physician Alliance in Las Vegas is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support physicians in examinations and treatments. You will interview patients, measure vitals, perform venipuncture, and document in EMR per IPM guidelines.

You may assist at the front desk as needed. The position includes room preparation, adherence to infection prevention standards, and collaboration with a team to ensure smooth patient flow and care.