Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantThe Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) announces an examination process to create an eligibility list to fill two (2) vacancies for the classification of Medical Assistant in the Federally Qualified Health Center Division. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill future vacancies for this classification for up to four (4) months. The current vacancy is in the Federally Qualified Health Center Division, however the list may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the District. This recruitment will close for external candidates once 80 applications have been received. All new hires will have a starting salary of $23.88 per hour which is non-negotiable. To perform a variety of duties involved in providing patient care and clinic services and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentSuccessful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training programMedical office or clinic experience is preferredPossession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid Nevada Driver's license within 90 daysCertification by the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred but not requiredUnexpired Office Laboratory Assistant Certification preferredPreferred Qualifications:Bilingual in English and Spanish preferredPrior primary care setting experience preferredRequired Documents/Assessment Information:Documents Required at the Time of Application:Completed Employment ApplicationAssessment Dates:Structured Panel Interview - Best Qualified Candidates (Weighted 100%)Wednesday, October 21, 2026Thursday, October 22, 2026Tuesday, October 27, 2026All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times after the closing date of this announcement. If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule through the SNHD online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. The assessment process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be available via TEAMS and make themselves available to participate in the assessment process at any time on the dates listed above.Selection Process:The selection process will begin with an employment application screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. SNHD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing at the time of application. Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. SNHD reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. NOTE: E-mail communications will be sent from senders with the extension @snhd.org, View email address on click.appcast.io, and View email address on click.appcast.io. You may need to adjust your spam blocker to ensure you receive e-mail notifications from SNHD.Benefit Highlights:The Southern Nevada Health District offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, regular employees.Flexible work schedules, including a four-day, 10-hour work week option (not applicable for all positions)Paid holidays, 13 holidays plus one personal holiday annuallyPaid vacation and sick leaveEmployer-paid retirement through the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) with five-year vesting457(b) deferred compensation retirement planNo social security or state income tax deductionsCompetitive and comprehensive benefits package encompassing medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and a variety of supplemental insurance plans to choose fromTuition Assistance ProgramEmployee discount perksThe Southern Nevada Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.