Medical Assistant Lead

Are you looking for a career to be a part of a great culture of support and growth? Then welcome you made it to the job posting for you!

At Nevada Health Centers, we look for people who will embrace our vision of excellent service. Who have the desire to serve and make a difference in our communities. We value as an organization diversity and inclusion. If you can see yourself here and can deliver a positive impact, then check out some of the details below! 

Summary of the position: 

The Medical Assistant Lead participates in the delivery of excellent medical services in a patient centered health home environment with an emphasis on the prevention of disease; preparation of the patient for examination and/or procedures; administers medications under direction of provider; performs in office lab procedures and phlebotomy on pediatric and adult patients; sterilizes instruments and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. This will include actively participating and supporting quality improvement activities and the clinical practice teams with
these efforts. This position is full-time and located in Las Vegas, NV. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package with paid time off and paid holidays. Also offers a career progression plan, MA Ladder with pay increases and the opportunity to be a part of our great team!

Requirements of the position:  

• High school diploma or general education equivalent (GED)
• Certification of completion of Medical Assistant program, or equivalent experience
• Current CPR or BLS certification
• Experience in a family practice, pediatrics, OB/GYN clinic preferred

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patient histories and vital signs
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
• Administer injections and applies dressings as instructed
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
• Observes all infection control policies
• Assist providers in preparing for minor surgeries and exams
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments
• Maintain patient files, record and other information
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested
• Works closely with the providers to receive guidance and instruction for treating patients
• Complete appropriate documentation in EHR on all patients treated
• Maintain appropriate communication and good interpersonal skills with supervisors, staff and
  patients to ensure coordinated efforts and provision of high quality service
• Utilize formal channels of communication to report concerns, personal requests and patient
  issues
• Staffing-call outs, schedules, ETO, etc
• Supply Chain Management-PAR levels/Inventory
• Advanced Directives Compliance
• Environment of Care
• Who does provider assignments
• Staff Training/Orientation
• Assign responsibilities weekly to staff
  • Referral logs
  • Control logs
  • Diagnostic logs
  • Lab logs
  • PKU logs
  • Community Referral logs
  • Vaccine fridge temp logs
  • Spirometer calibration
  • Phones
  • Shredder

About our company:

Established in 1977, Nevada Health Centers is the largest provider of primary care for the uninsured, underinsured, and geographically isolated, with 17 health centers, three mobile health programs, and seven Women, Infants, and Children offices. Our mission: To provide access to quality healthcare services throughout Nevada. Our vision: To create an integrated, provider-led healthcare system that supports the delivery of safe, effective, quality-based primary care to all Nevadans.

Nevada Health Centers will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.