Medical Assistant

Join our community-based FQHC family practice and work alongside a strong team of MAs and multiple providers. This is a fast-paced environment where you’ll learn every day, build your skills, and make a real impact supporting family medicine care. Ready to grow? Apply today!

Position Summary

The medical assistant participates in the delivery of excellent medical services in a patient centered 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 in and supporting quality improvement activities and the clinical practice teams with these efforts.

• Nevada Health Centers is an employer of choice and offers comprehensive benefits, including but not limited to:
• Competitive compensation, with annual merit increases
• Company sponsored PPO medical plan and buy-up option, vision, and dental plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous time-off policy, and ten (10) paid holidays plus one (1) float holiday
• Company paid life/AD&D and long-term disability policies

• Essential duties and responsibilities
• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for examination and treatment
• Take patient histories and vital signs
• Administer injections and apply 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 tests and treatments
• Complete and maintain patient documentation, files, records 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
• Maintain appropriate communication and good interpersonal skills with supervisors, providers, staff and patients to ensure coordinated efforts and provision of high-quality service