Medical Assistant

UNLV Medicine • Las Vegas, NV

11d

About The Position

Working under the direction of a physician or provider, the Medical Assistant assists with the examination and treatment of patients while delivering high-quality care and services. The role requires maintaining patient confidentiality at all times and applying medical-assisting principles and procedures to support ongoing patient care. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsorships or sponsorship transfers.

Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; actual scheduled hours may vary depending on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
• Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or registration, or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
• Current CPR certification, or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical and pharmacology terminology, and medical office procedures.
• Knowledge of CLIA and OSHA guidelines, sterilization and disinfection procedures, and HIPAA laws and confidentiality policies.
• Knowledge of current Medical Assistant best practices and procedures, including EKG and basic drugs.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize 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 appropriate communication methods in patient instruction.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent telephone and customer-service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning for simple and complex problem-solving.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment sponsorships and sponsorship transfers are not provided.

Nice To Haves

• One year of medical assisting experience in an ambulatory or clinical setting.
• Experience with EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians or providers with patient examinations and treatment.
• Deliver high-quality patient care and services while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Apply medical-assisting principles, methods, and techniques to provide ongoing patient care.
• Use appropriate communication methods when giving patient instructions.
• Follow safety practices to prevent exposure to workplace hazards and take appropriate action when exposed.
• Support medical office procedures and patient management.

Benefits

• 12 full-day and 2 half-day paid holidays per year, starting with the first day of employment.
• 20 PTO days per year.
• 3% 401(k) contribution, even if the employee does not contribute, after 90 days of employment.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first of the month following the start date.

What This Job Offers

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