Medical Office Specialist - Primary Care

About Northern Nevada Medical Group

Northern Nevada Medical Group, part of Northern Nevada Health System, offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services for the entire family. Our providers offer wellness services, family, geriatric and internal medicine, along with specialty care including cardiology, general surgery, podiatry and sleep medicine.

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 which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant or Medical Office Specialist, preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology required
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
• General medical office procedures
• Understand 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

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & 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 to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career Development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Pet Insurance

More information is available on our 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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.