[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Universal Health Services jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Universal Health Services · LAS VEGAS, Nevada # Medical Assistant LAS VEGAS, Nevada Full-time Healthcare & Clinical Listed on Universal Health Services’s official careers site. Posted September 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/368665/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Universal Health Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) / Medical Assistant ## Job description ### Responsibilities ABOUT VALLEY HEALTH PHYSICIAN ALLIANCE Las Vegas is known internationally as a major resort city often known for its gambling, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife. Although Las Vegas identifies as “The Entertainment Capital of the World” and is famous for The Strip and its mega casino-hotels, there is so much more to life in the Valley. From the lovely Summerlin area adjacent to Red Rock Canyon, to the beautifully developed Green Valley area set away from the hustle and bustle of The Strip, there are many wonderful communities of people and families who call Las Vegas home. Backing the communities across our region is an ever-growing and ever-strengthening healthcare system. ### Website [https://valleyhealthphysicians.com/](https://valleyhealthphysicians.com/) This Medical Assistant opportunity is full-time, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviewing patients measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required. ### Job Duties/Responsibilities Participates in decision-making and process improvement. Ensures that patient rooms, nursing station and storage rooms are kept stocked, clean, manages product expiration date; ensures all equipment is kept clean according to infection prevention standards. Distribute referrals as necessary to physicians and insurance companies; keep proper documentation of referral requests/responses in patient charts. Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary. Phone/faxing patient prescriptions as necessary Schedules Diagnostic Imaging studies BMDs dietician appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing for patients, and completes all appropriate paperwork. Accurately performs clinical duties to include triaging patients, checking patient vitals, administering injections and venipunctures, and prepping patients for physician exam. 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. Benefit & Rewards Highlights A 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: benefits.uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. ### Qualifications Requirements: - High School Diploma or equivalent required Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required Current BLS/CPR certification required Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant - 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) EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 17, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 31 days - Location: LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/368665/login) ## More jobs at Universal Health Services ### [Activity Aide/Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/c8a75f3e1d22f5c38c03/) LAS VEGAS, Nevada ### [Admissions REP/Registrar (Part Time Weekends) Patient Access](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/bf56fa3de4b159ef5d33/) LAS VEGAS, Nevada ### [Admissions REP/Registrar (PER Diem Varied) Patient Access](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/0a682f704f3ea603563c/) LAS VEGAS, Nevada ### [Appeals Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/6e7b3e888a62004f36f9/) LAS VEGAS, Nevada ### [Assistant Director (Full Time Days) Pharmacy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/affbdf2764db9bf3331a/) LAS VEGAS, Nevada ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Lead Medical Assistant in Augusta, Georgia | Medical Assistant at Humana](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/71558ed8a4b0ad9aa16f/) Humana · Augusta, Georgia ### [Lead Medical Assistant in Tampa, Florida | Medical Assistant at Humana](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/f371feba069d4ed6c7c8/) Humana · Tampa, Florida ### [Medical Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/8ce513b06afca2ecd85b/) UnitedHealth Group · Glendora, California ### [Medical Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/4d96abdff5df67b723ce/) UnitedHealth Group · Golden, Colorado ### [Medical Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cvs-health/jobs/dafa3245f58f7b5ffc4a/) CVS Health · Colorado Springs, CO OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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