Lifepoint Health·Elko, Nevada
Perform patient assessments, diagnostic procedures, and specimen collection under provider supervision. Handle administrative tasks including scheduling, registration, and medical coding for charges.
Job Title: Medical Assistant
Job Type: FT Days
Our clinics are typically open M-F from 8 am – 5 pm.
Your experience matters: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Surgical Technologist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Qualifications: and requirements
Assists with performing patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a provider or nurse.
Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.
Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Administers patient injections and takes patients' vitals.
Obtains authorization for consultations, referrals, procedures, and ABNs per policies.
Evaluates chart documentation for coding purposes, applies official guidelines, and determines and applies appropriate codes. Document all charges on the fee ticket to ensure 100% capture of all charges.
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email, Ronald.DeCastro@lifepoint.net [Ronald.DeCastro@lifepoint.net], or connect with me! [https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/0f1c3d2c15334491b6473c9928affcc8@lifepointone.net/meetingtype/emfS_wwkXk6VrX7bapVsrQ2?anonymous&ep=mLinkFromTile]
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Elko County and the surrounding areas of northeastern Nevada. The American College of Cardiology recognizes us as an accredited Chest Pain Center, and we believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.
$18.00 - $30.62
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Requires a Medical Assistant certification and a High School Diploma or GED. Candidates must be able to perform clinical tasks like injections and vitals while managing clinic supplies and documentation.
Market context
In Nevada, support-services roles like this are often tied to ongoing patient care needs in hospice and long-term care settings. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer prior aide experience, a state-approved training or competency credential, and reliable transportation for field-based work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your training status, driver’s license, and insurance before applying.