Medical Assistant I - P
North East Medical ServicesLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
Posted April 11, 2024
37 - 37 USD hour
Full Time
About the Company
North East Medical Services (NEMS) is a leading nonprofit community health center headquartered in San Francisco that serves more than 70,000 patients annually across the Bay Area. With a workforce of over 700 clinicians and support staff, NEMS delivers a full spectrum of primary, specialty, dental, optometry, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, behavioral health, and complementary care—including acupuncture and chiropractic—tailored to the needs of medically underserved Asian communities. The organization distinguishes itself through multilingual, culturally competent care in Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Burmese, Korean, and other languages, ensuring equitable access for uninsured and low-income patients. NEMS’s network of clinics in key neighborhoods such as Chinatown, Portola, and Daly City reinforces its commitment to community-based, patient-centered health equity.
Job Description
The Medical Assistant I works collaboratively with other health care members to provide comprehensive, quality and accessible health care services to patients under the supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, LVN Team leader, clinic operations manager, registered nurse team leader, or clinic nurse manager, based on location.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Medical Assistant certificate (CMA) from an accredited school
- Documentation and completion of 160 hours of externship or 1 year of work experience working as a Medical Assistant
- Type at least 35 w.p.m.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills
- Current documentation of Basic Life Support
- Proficient in computer usage Microsoft Office and EMR (EPIC is a plus)
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin)
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children
- Company contribution to 401(k)
