Medical Assistant - Health Center

Valleywise Health • Peoria, AZ

17h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides professional, skilled, age-specific care for patients in collaboration with other disciplines. The position works under the clinical direction of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant, and the operational direction of the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)/Comprehensive Health Center (CHC) Clinic Manager. The role provides comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare in a diverse healthcare environment and performs patient-care, secretarial, and technical services for patients from neonates through geriatrics in both the back and front office. Responsibilities may include rooming patients, assisting with procedures, and providing patient education.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or a Valleywise Health-approved course.
• Eligible to sit for one of the following certification exams: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) issued by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) issued by American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) issued by the National Health Career Association (NHA).
• A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is required at the time of hire.
• Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed affidavit at hire; must complete the card application within seven days of hire and present the actual card within 90 days of applying.
• Behavioral Health Departments: Must be at least 21 years old, or at least 18 and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 while providing services within the scope of practice.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse people.
• Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of relevant related experience, preferably in a clinic setting.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, skilled, age-specific patient care in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Perform patient-care, secretarial, and technical-related services in the back and front office.
• Room patients, assist with procedures, and provide patient education.

Benefits

• 100% matched pension retirement plan.
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for continuing education, advanced certifications, and exposure to the latest technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED