Medical Assistant/Correctional Health Technician
About The Position
As a Medical Assistant, you will provide high-quality clinical and administrative support under the direct supervision of medical personnel. Your core responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, recording vital signs, and performing technical tasks such as venipunctures, injections, and lab tests. You will also manage office workflows by handling electronic health records, scheduling appointments, and maintaining medical supplies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accurate documentation are essential to ensuring efficient daily clinic operations and patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Copy of certificate of completion from a MA accredited Health Care Training Program, as detailed in Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 32-1456 (D), or exceptions as listed in R4-16-401 (B).
- Copy of current, completed fit testing for N95 particulate respirators.
- Copy of current, completed First Aid Certification.
- Minimum one year of past work experience in this position.
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check.
- Must be able to respond to emergencies
Responsibilities
- Performs duties within the MA scope of practice to ensure quality patient care, under the direct supervision of medical or nursing personnel.
- Completes required documentation in the electronic health record or other modality.
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment, takes patient histories, vital signs, and records chief complaints.
- Performs office procedures, tests, and examinations.
- Maintains adequate supplies for exam/procedure rooms.
- Transcribes provider orders, schedules return appointments.
- Administers injections, immunizations, and skin TB test per protocol.
- Performs venipunctures and lab tests.
- Conducts office duties including copying, filing, scanning, scheduling, and document preparation.
- Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills to create documents, spreadsheets, emails, and calendar tasks utilizing Microsoft Office software.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
