UHS·Las Vegas, Nevada
This position involves performing a wide variety of patient care duties, including assisting physicians during examinations and treatments, measuring vital signs, performing venipuncture, and documenting all activities in the Electronic Medical Record. Responsibilities also include maintaining stocked and clean clinical areas and assisting with front desk duties as needed.
ABOUT VALLEY HEALTH PHYSICIAN ALLIANCE Las Vegas is known internationally as a major resort city often known for its gambling, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife. Although Las Vegas identifies as “The Entertainment Capital of the World” and is famous for The Strip and its mega casino-hotels, there is so much more to life in the Valley. From the lovely Summerlin area adjacent to Red Rock Canyon, to the beautifully developed Green Valley area set away from the hustle and bustle of The Strip, there are many wonderful communities of people and families who call Las Vegas home. Backing the communities across our region is an ever-growing and ever-strengthening healthcare system.
Qualifications: Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable):
High School Diploma or equivalent required Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required Current BLS/CPR certification required Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant Familiarity with medical terminology required Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol) General medical office procedures Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol) EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Market context
In Nevada, medical assistant roles are commonly sought in clinics, physician offices, and outpatient settings, with demand tied to ongoing patient volume and support needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with an associate degree or technical training, plus AMT registration or AAMA certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on clinical support, scheduling, and patient intake experience.