University Of Nevada Reno
Laboratory Technician 1 - Medical Assistant
Medicine, Reno - University of Nevada School of Medicine · Contract
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About the role
- The Laboratory Technician 1, Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring smooth patient flow and high-quality care by accurately entering chief complaints, vital signs in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- This role includes performing in-house CLIA-waived tests such as COVID tests, pregnancy tests, urinalysis, strep tests, and mono tests.
- Additionally, the position adheres to state and federal laboratory guidelines, OSHA, infection control, and bloodborne pathogen standards.
Responsibilities
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Requirements
- Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
- PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026.
- The ability to obtain a State of Nevada Office Laboratory Certification.
- A valid Class "C" driver's license or higher operator's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Compensation
- In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step.
- Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets.
- A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.
- Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Benefits
- Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets.
- The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare.
- Health insurance options including dental and vision
- Classified Benefits
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