Medical Assistant, Certified

Lifepoint Health • Elko, NV

9d • $18 - $31

About The Position

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative operations. The role assists with patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a provider or nurse, performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, and monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. The Medical Assistant documents care, maintains equipment and supplies, and keeps examination areas ready for use. The position also performs administrative and clerical duties, supports billing and coding processes, and helps ensure charges are accurately captured.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a provider or nurse.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and collect specimens.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Document patient care provided.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain examination areas.
• Perform assigned administrative or clerical duties, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Administer patient injections and take vital signs.
• Obtain authorization for consultations, referrals, procedures, and ABNs in accordance with policies.
• Evaluate chart documentation for coding purposes, apply official guidelines, and determine and apply appropriate codes.
• Document all charges on the fee ticket to ensure complete charge capture.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed