Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk Support

Northern Nevada Medical Group; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(K) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Group, part of Northern Nevada Health System, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant in Sparks, NV. You will support physicians by inspecting patients, taking vitals, drawing blood, and preparing exam rooms in a busy clinic environment.

Responsibilities include patient check-in/out, administering injections, venipuncture, and coordinating referrals while maintaining EMR documentation and clinic protocols. A strong team environment and comprehensive benefits are provided.

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).
• General medical office procedures.
• End of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process understanding.

Responsibilities

• Participates in decision-making and process improvement.
• Keeps patient rooms and nursing station stocked, clean; manages product expiration; maintains equipment hygiene.
• Distributes referrals to physicians and insurance; documents referrals.
• Pre-authorizes prescriptions and clinical tests as needed.
• Phone/faxing patient prescriptions as necessary.
• Schedules diagnostic imaging studies and related appointments; completes paperwork.
• Triages patients, checks vitals, administers injections and venipunctures, and prepares patients for exams.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Medical terminology

Patient check-in/out

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion

Job description

Northern Nevada Medical Group, part of Northern Nevada Health System, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant in Sparks, NV. You will support physicians by inspecting patients, taking vitals, drawing blood, and preparing exam rooms in a busy clinic environment.

Responsibilities include patient check-in/out, administering injections, venipuncture, and coordinating referrals while maintaining EMR documentation and clinic protocols. A strong team environment and comprehensive benefits are provided.