Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) announces an examination process to create an eligibility list to fill one (1) vacancy 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 Primary Care Clinic in the Federally Qualified Health Center Division, however the list may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the District. This recruitment will close on or before the date listed above, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been identified. 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

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program

Experience:

• Medical office or clinic experience is preferred

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid Nevada Driver's license within 90 days
• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred but not required
• Unexpired Office Laboratory Assistant Certification preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Prior primary care setting experience preferred

Required Documents/Assessment Information

Documents Required at the Time of Application:

1. Completed Employment Application

Assessment Dates: Structured Panel Interview - Best Qualified Candidates (Weighted 100%) To be determined. All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times after the closing date of this announcement. Important Information on Scheduling Assessments: 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 date(s) 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 date(s) 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 talent.com, and View email address on talent.com. You may need to adjust your spam blocker to ensure you receive e-mail notifications from SNHD.