Medical Assistant Lead - Various Locations

UNLV Medicine • Las Vegas, NV

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) Lead ensures the provision of high quality patient care, assists in daily problem solving, and in the supervision and development of Medical Assistants (MAs). The MA Lead ensures Medical Providers receive sufficient support and assistance. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsorships or sponsorship transfers for any positions.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Current, nationally recognized Medical assistant Certification or Registration required
• Current and valid CPR card
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• Good communication and customer service skills required
• Knowledge of CLIA and OSHA guidelines
• Knowledge of sterilization and disinfection procedures
• Knowledge of HIPAA laws and ability to adhere to confidentiality policies
• Knowledge of current medical assistant best practices and procedures including EKG and basic drugs
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of patient management software and basic Microsoft office products
• Ability to identify and apply proper communication methods in patient instruction
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret and read documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent telephone and customer service skills
• Skills to implement good safety practices that prevent exposure to known workplace hazards and the necessary action needed when exposed
• Skill in applying and modifying principles, methods and techniques of a medical assistant to provide ongoing patient care
• Strong attention to detail skills

Nice To Haves

• EPIC Preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures the provision of high quality patient care
• Assists in daily problem solving
• Supervises and develops Medical Assistants (MAs)
• Ensures Medical Providers receive sufficient support and assistance

Benefits

• 12+ Paid Holidays per year, starting your first day of employment
• 20+ PTO days per year
• 3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute (after 90 days of employment)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED