medical assistant Las Vegas, NV
Job description
Medical Assistant
Medical assistants aid physician by performing administrative duties and handling basic clinical tasks. They work to help keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. The job description of a medical assistant varies from office to office. Some assistants do patient and laboratory work exclusively. Others are responsible for medical records, bookkeeping, and answering phones. In most small offices, medical assistants may handle all of these tasks.
Clinical duties will comply with limits according to Nevada state law. Medical assistants may help doctors examine and treat patients. They may check the height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure of each patient. Assistants write down patients’ medical histories and run simple laboratory tests. Sometimes they answer patients’ questions about medicines and treatments at home.
Medical assistants are sometimes in charge of buying and maintaining medical supplies for the doctor’s office. They plan the doctor’s schedule, greet patients, file records and correspondence, and type letters and bills. Assistants keep medical records up to date. At the doctor’s request, they arrange for laboratory tests or for a patient’s admission to the hospital. Below is a list of responsibilities specific for this office.
Education and Training Requirements
A high school diploma is required to enter this field. Vocational schools offer one year programs resulting in a certificate or diploma. Community colleges offer two year programs leading to an associate degree. Students study anatomy, physiology, medical ethics, and medical terminology. They learn laboratory techniques, clinical procedures, and first aid.
A medical assistant can become certified or registered by various associations such as the American Association of Medical Assistants or the American Medical Technologists. This involves meeting certain training and experience requirements, as well as passing a national test. Certification and registration are not necessary for employment, but they give a person professional standing.
Pay is based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Medical specialties:
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Las Vegas, NV 89148: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
