Medical Assistant Jobs in Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program.
• Current, nationally recognized Medical assistant Certification or Registration required or obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Current CPR certification or obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• 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.
• Knowledge of medical and pharmacology terminology and medical office procedures.
• 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.
• Bilingual Spanish required.

Nice To Haves

• One year medical assisting experience in an ambulatory/clinical setting preferred.
• EPIC Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Deliver high-quality care and services.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Perform EKGs.
• Administer basic drugs.
• Apply and modify principles, methods, and techniques of a medical assistant to provide ongoing patient care.
• Implement good safety practices that prevent exposure to known workplace hazards and take necessary action when exposed.
• Identify and apply proper communication methods in patient instruction.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret and read documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Provide ongoing patient care.

Benefits

• 12 Full-Day and 2 Half-Day Paid Holidays per year.
• 20 PTO days per year.
• 3% 401K Contribution (after 90 days of employment).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date.