MEDICAL OFFICE SPECIALIST

About Valley Health Physician Alliance

Las Vegas is known internationally as a major resort city, famous for its gambling, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife. Beyond “The Entertainment Capital of the World” and the Strip’s mega casino-hotels, the valley offers diverse communities like Summerlin, adjacent to Red Rock Canyon, and Green Valley, providing a quieter lifestyle. These communities are supported by a growing and strengthening healthcare system.

Medical Office Specialists are healthcare professionals who work in the front desk or office area of a healthcare provider’s clinic. They manage communications with patients, insurers, and medical staff, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care aligned with Universal Health Services’ mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill patient care responsibilities, which may include:
  • Checking schedules and organizing patient flow
  • Accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms
  • Assisting patients with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, and preparing for exams
  • Collecting patient history and performing screenings per provider guidelines
  • Assisting physicians/nurses with procedures and charting
  • Relaying instructions to patients and families
  • Answering calls and providing pertinent information
• Fulfill clerical responsibilities, which may include:
  • Sending/receiving patient medical records
  • Obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information
  • Completing forms and requisitions as needed
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics
  • Managing charts to ensure information is completed and accurate

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics aligned with UHS acute care facilities, also providing select services for UHS’s Behavioral Health division. Operating in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia, IPM’s leadership, practitioners, and teams are dedicated to improving health and wellness in the communities they serve.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Specialist preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology required
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out processes (according to clinic protocol)
• Knowledge of general medical office procedures
• Understanding of end-of-day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)
• Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• A challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings for continuing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Pet insurance

For more information, visit the UHS Benefits Guest Website.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. In 2025, annual revenues were $17.4 billion. UHS was recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ in 2026 and listed in Forbes’ ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies in 2025. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and related services across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.uhs.com.