Medical Assistant

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

12h • $18 - $25

About The Position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5916 - Medical Assistant Salary Grade: 3 Pay Range Hiring Range: $18.24 - $21.44 Per Hour Pay Range: $18.24 - $24.64 Per Hour Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The first review of applications will be on 04/17/2026. The Medical Assistant performs administrative, clinical, and financial duties for the Pima County Health Department’s Tuberculosis (TB) Clinic; provides assistance to physicians, physicians’ assistants, and nurse practitioners; assists registered nurse case managers by testing patients’ vital signs, recording medical histories, taking blood samples, and ensuring patients sign consent forms prior to consultation with the case manager. Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certification AND six (6) months of medical assistance work experience OR enrollment in a certified Medical Assistant (MA) Program or certification from a valid educational institute.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
• Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
• This position requires either documented completion of a recognized Medical Assistant (MA) course or proof of current enrollment in such a program from an accredited academic institution or recognized vocational training provider.
• Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required on the date of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year experience as a medical assistant.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the clinic and equipment are cleaned, disinfected, and organized, and that activities conducted within the clinic comply with quality assurance practices, as well as risk management, safety, and infection control procedures
• Triages patients, takes readings of vital signs, draws blood samples, performs CLIA-waived tests, and assists patients to complete mandatory information and consent forms prior to consultation and examination by the registered nurse case manager
• Assists case managers with examinations, medical procedures, and treatment of patients including, but not limited to dispensing medication and providing information on the treatment and prevention of TB
• Performs daily checks on the TB Air Monitoring System, room temperatures, and the laboratory and medication refrigerators’ temperatures to ensure they are set within the recommended optimal range
• Performs various administrative tasks including, but not limited to maintaining patients’ medical charts and files, arranging collection and delivery of laboratory samples and patient’s medication, monitoring and recording medication inventories, scheduling consultations, x-rays, and routine TB-related tests for patients, and registering patients with emocha Health and Straight Talk Prevention Services.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees