Medical Assistant

Job Overview

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. Click here to familiarize yourself with the position and its physical requirements. Click here to learn more about SNHD and our Healthy Southern Nevada Initiative.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties involved in providing patient care and clinic services
• Perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

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

Skills

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Benefits

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 annually, Paid vacation and sick leave, Employer-paid retirement through the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) with five-year vesting, 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan, No social security or state income tax deductions, Competitive 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 from, Tuition Assistance Program, Employee discount perks.

Pay

The starting salary for the position is $23.88 per hour and is non-negotiable.

Schedule

N/A

Application Information

To apply, please visit the SNHD online application system. 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.

Important Information

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.

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 annually, Paid vacation and sick leave, Employer-paid retirement through the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) with five-year vesting, 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan, No social security or state income tax deductions, Competitive 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 from, Tuition Assistance Program, Employee discount perks.

Required Documents/Assessment Information

• Documents Required At The Time Of Application: Completed Employment Application
• Assessment Dates: Structured Panel Interview - Best Qualified Candidates (Weighted 100%)

Questions

• Do you have a current, unexpired Office Laboratory Assistant certification? YesNo

1. 02 Do you have a current, unexpired Office Laboratory Assistant certification?