Medical Assistant

Lifepoint Health•Elko, NV

6d•$18 - $31

About The Position

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative operations. The Medical Assistant performs patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a provider or nurse, carries out basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, and monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. The role also includes documentation, maintaining medical supplies and examination areas, administrative duties, injections, vital signs, authorization tasks, and chart review and charge coding.

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 equipment and medical 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 patients' vital signs.
Obtain authorization for consultations, referrals, procedures, and ABNs according to 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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid family leave
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