Medical Assistant - Las Vegas Northwest Office

Medical Assistant - NKDHC Las Vegas Northwest Office

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding healthcare journey? Look no further - we're seeking a dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant to join our exceptional team.

Nevada Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (NKDHC) is one of the largest Nephrology clinics in Nevada. We are considered experts in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Renal Failure (ARF), Kidney Transplantation, and creating and maintaining access to dialysis therapies. Our company is a professional medical association consisting of physicians and other vital support staff. We are expanding and seeking Medical Assistants and Patient Care Coordinators to join our Las Vegas and Henderson area teams.

Best-in-Class Benefits:

NKDHC values our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation of $18 - $19.50 per hour, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and holidays

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

As the Medical Assistant, you will perform general medical assistant functions in support of the care and treatment of patients while providing assistance to all office personnel as needed.

To be successful, you should have:

• Current certification as a Medical Assistant or a diploma or certificate showing completion of a course of study from an institution that prepares Medical Assistants for their work and equivalent experience with excellent customer service and communication skills for interfacing with patients, staff, and outside vendors
• At least 2 years of front and back-office experience preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus
• Previous experience in Internal Medicine is also a plus

Your responsibilities as the Medical Assistant will include:

• Perform patient care activities, including back-office check-in/check-out, prescription refills, and patient education.
• Measure and record vital signs and patient information in charts.
• Draw blood and prepare patients for procedures.
• Notify the physician of changes in the patient's clinical status and abnormal test results
• Complete clerical tasks, including scheduling, data entry, and general office support

Make a difference in healthcare, one patient at a time. Your medical assistant skills can shine at Nevada Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center!

If you're ready to join a team that values compassion and commitment to patient care, we would love to hear from you! Join our healthcare family and be part of something extraordinary.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.