Administrative Assistant 1 Medical Assistant (Front and Back Office), UNLV Student Wellness - Student Health Center

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Administrative Assistant 1 Medical Assistant (front and back office), UNLV Student Wellness - Student Health Center [R0148987]

Role of the Position

Student Wellness at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas seeks a full-time Medical Assistant I, to join our healthcare team at the Student Health Center (SHC) and Faculty and Staff Treatment (FAST) Center. The AAI Medical Assistant duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform accurate and thorough patient intakes with minimal spelling errors and review patient history, vital signs, and medications.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Complete laboratory requisitions ensuring all relevant information is included along with supporting documentation (e.g., copies of insurance cards) when indicated.
• Apply principles of universal precautions, aseptic technique, and infection control.
• Prepare patients for examinations and medical procedures.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as vision screening, EKG, and spirometry as recommended by the reason for patient visit.
• Assist providers with examinations, clinical procedures, and treatments.
• Perform accurate inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and administer immunizations per SHC policy and procedure.
• Follow up on test results under the guidance of registered nurses and healthcare providers.
• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks as needed in the clinic.
• Adjust work schedule as needed, based on patients, staffing, and clinical need
• Effectively and efficiently use the SHC/FAST Center electronic health records system.
• Maintain proper (e.g., correct spelling, clear and definitive statements) legible documentation and clinical records.
• Prepare, maintain, and stock examination and treatment areas.
• Teach patients methods of health promotion.
• Treat patients with compassion and empathy.
• Comply with the SHC/FAST Center's policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
• Answer telephones, emails, instant messages (IM) and assist with requests resulting from these inquiries.
• Participate in infection prevention assessments and safety drills.
• Comply with quality assurance practices.
• Strictly uphold the confidentiality of health information and protect patients' right to privacy.
• Acknowledge and greet patients, clients, and visitors upon entering the Student Wellness Center (SWC) with a smile, make eye contact, address their needs, and direct them to the appropriate area or person.
• Restrict unauthorized entry of patients, clients, and visitors into clinic area. Grant entry to clinic area only to those who are authorized to enter due to appointments, meetings, or upon receiving approval for other acceptable reasons.
• Provide patients/clients and guests with accurate general information about SWC and its services.
• Ensure packages/deliveries on behalf of SWC are delivered to the appropriate recipient, or that the recipient is notified of a package/delivery immediately.
• Ensure a neat, clean, and professional appearance of the lobby, self-check-in, and front desk areas.
• Schedule, re-schedule, cancel, and confirm appointments.
• Patient account maintenance: accept and process payments, process statements, and maintain SWC patient accounts in a timely manner. Verify eligibility status of patients/clients.
• Assist patient/clients with check-in and check-out processes. Troubleshoot patient portal check-in issues.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a medical assistant program (or related education and experience within a healthcare setting) are required. Must have valid CPR certification.

Employees of the UNLV Student Wellness Center must be in compliance with our Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy. Any questions regarding this policy may be directed to the search committee.

Preferred Qualifications

Medical assistant national certification preferred

Background Checks

All candidates must pass a background screening.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary

Grade 23 Step 1, salary 39,421.44.

In accordance with Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 284.170, initial appointments to classified positions typically begin at Step 1 of the assigned grade. A "Step" refers to the specific rate of pay within a grade, as determined by the Division of Human Resources.

Benefits of Working at UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks/Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.

How to Apply

Submit a letter of interest (cover letter) and a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. If you are a veteran, please attach your DD-214 or other applicable official documentation to your application as evidence of Veterans or Disabled Veteran's status.

Attach ALL documents in the CV/Resume attachment section when applying.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. The resume must have a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as a part of each job; applicants must demonstrate that they qualify for this position. Education (including High School) and experience must be clearly documented. Your application will NOT be moved forward if your application is incomplete. Materials should be addressed to Danette Malone, Search Committee Chair.

This recruitment will close at midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on October 1st, 2025.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

Profile of the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new