Medical Assistant

Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services • Tucson, AZ

22d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting onsite Physicians and performing paraprofessional nursing care to patients. The Medical Assistant performs both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care of the patient. Takes and records vital signs, performs routine clinical functions and maintains medical patient electronic health record.

Requirements

• Skill in flexibility and tolerance for continually changing priorities
• Skill in intervention and collaboration
• Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and detailed organization
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients, their families, clinic staff and community members
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient, personnel, and corporate data
• Ability to effectively manage time with a proven ability to meet deadlines; organization and attention to detail
• Ability to operate personal computer, calculator, fax machine, copier, and other office equipment with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software skills
• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Experience: One to six months related experience required
• Licenses and Certificates: Certificate of Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program required
• BLS certification required
• Spanish Bilingual certification required
• Employees are required to maintain a current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Evidence of a current and valid fingerprint clearance card must be received to begin and maintain employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children with complex medical conditions preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs, height, weight, and head circumference measurements as appropriate for specific medical clinic
• Assists with examination as directed by the physician or clinic nurse
• Administers medications under the supervision of a nurse and/or physician
• Performs routine medical treatments
• Checkout patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services
• Schedules appointments, receives phone calls, takes telephone messages, provides feedback, and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
• Completes chart reviews for physicians
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees