Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantNortheastern 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 Medical Assistant 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 requirementsAssists 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. Documents all charges on the fee ticket to ensure 100% capture of all charges.What do we offer:Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.Salary Range: $18.00 - $30.62Northeastern 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.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