Medical Assistant: Surgery & Podiatry (Day Shift)

Northern Nevada Medical Group; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Group in Sparks, NV is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a busy clinic within the Universal Health Services network. You will support physicians with patient exams, take vital signs, venipuncture and prepare exam rooms, ensuring smooth front-desk coverage as needed.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant program completion, high school diploma, and current BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience with in-office procedures and patient check-in/out procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height).
• Venipuncture and specimen collection as directed by physician.
• Prepare examination rooms and assist physicians during exams and treatments.
• Cover front desk and assist with administrative tasks as needed.
• Document care in the Electronic Medical Record according to IPM guidelines.
• Distribute referrals as necessary to physicians and insurance companies; maintain proper documentation in patient charts.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Northern Nevada Medical Group in Sparks, NV is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a busy clinic within the Universal Health Services network. You will support physicians with patient exams, take vital signs, venipuncture and prepare exam rooms, ensuring smooth front-desk coverage as needed.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant program completion, high school diploma, and current BLS/CPR certification.