Medical Assistant - LV Durango Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC is a community creating a lasting impact in healthcare, where every team member contributes to a culture built on growth, collaboration, and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and records patient vital signs and medication lists.
• Monitors patient flow and assists physicians with minor clinical procedures.
• Performs EKGs and prepares patient charts with pertinent medical information.
• Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed.
• Performs various office and clerical duties, including maintaining files, records, and inventory.
• Ensures patient’s right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained.
• Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations.
• Ensures compliance with infection control policies.
• Determines patient care needs and directs patients accordingly.
• Prepares patient charts prior to appointments, including x-rays and lab work, and arranges special equipment as needed.
• Sets up exam rooms, assists physicians with exams, and monitors patient flow.
• Prepares patients for examinations and obtains/records vital signs.
• Ensures healthcare delivery areas are fully stocked, organized, cleaned, and disinfected.
• Maintains equipment and office supply inventory; handles photocopying, faxing, mailing, and prioritizing incoming mail.
• Ensures physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by appropriate staff.
• Provides coverage for co-workers and communicates patient status when doing so.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures.
• Records patient information in charts/EHR according to Joint Commission standards.
• Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods, considering patient age.
• Receives and screens specimens for acceptability based on established guidelines.
• Processes, distributes, or packages all specimens received.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience; combined education/experience may substitute for minimum experience.
• Experience in an acute care setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with word processing, GECB, COR, Cerner, ProSolv, and scheduling software.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current Medical Laboratory Personnel License – NV. If not held upon hire, must be obtained within 30 days and maintained.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – required within LA City only; must be obtained within 30 days if not held upon hire.

Benefits

The Culinary Health Fund (CHF) provides comprehensive healthcare benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage—to workers and dependents across the Las Vegas Valley through its network of four Culinary Health Centers.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $34.18. When extending an offer, factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and external market considerations are taken into account.

Schedule

Full Time, 10-hour rotating shifts.