Medical Assistant(Elk Ridge) - Mobile Unit(Elk Ridge) - Family Medicine
About The Position
The Medical Assistant works in a patient-centered setting, interacting directly with patients and collaborating with providers to support patient care and well-being. The position is based in a mobile unit serving Family Medicine in Elk Ridge. The Medical Assistant gathers patient vital signs and prepares office-visit information for provider review and the patient’s file. Under provider supervision, the role also involves collecting and preparing routine laboratory specimens, recording results, administering ordered medications and treatments—including injections and immunizations—and instructing patients on follow-up procedures. Other duties include maintaining supplies in exam rooms and laboratory areas, setting up and cleaning medical equipment, preparing red bags for pickup, and providing customer service to patients and coworkers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reliable transportation is required to accommodate operational reassignments during the workday. Employees who drive during work hours must have a valid driver’s license and comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements. Employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain recommended vaccinations, including influenza vaccination, subject to legally required exemptions and accommodations. Pre-employment drug testing is required, and employees may be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing as described in the posting. Positions responsible for the safety and welfare of others are classified as safety sensitive.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if directly related to the job’s functions and responsibilities.
- Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved and accredited educational institution.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Level I fingerprint clearance card that is current, valid, and in good standing, or application for the card within seven working days after beginning employment.
- Reliable transportation able to meet operational reassignment needs during the workday.
- If driving during work hours, a valid driver’s license and compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.
- Submit a fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before the hire or transfer date; a Level One Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the hire or transfer date.
- Undergo drug testing before employment and, where applicable, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills, including the ability to speak, read, and write in both languages.
Responsibilities
- Gather patient vital signs and complete the office-visit form for provider review and the patient’s file.
- Collect, prepare, and send laboratory specimens for routine tests and record results under the provider’s direct supervision.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered, including injections and immunizations, and instruct patients on proper follow-up procedures under provider supervision.
- Maintain stock in exam rooms and laboratory areas and document usage so supplies can be replenished.
- Set up and clean medical equipment and keep red bags emptied and prepared for pickup.
- Provide a high level of customer service to patients and coworkers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
