Medical Assistant(Elk Ridge) - Flagstaff Fourth Street - Family Medicine

El Rio Community Health Center • Flagstaff, AZ

6d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in patient care, interacting directly with patients and working closely with providers in a collaborative, patient-centric environment. The role gathers patient vital signs, supports office visits and routine laboratory testing, administers ordered medications and treatments under provider supervision, maintains supplies and medical equipment, and provides customer service to patients and co-workers. The position is based at Flagstaff Fourth Street – Family Medicine in Elk Ridge.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (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 to meet operational reassignments during the workday.
• If driving during work hours, a valid driver’s license and compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.
• Undergo drug testing before employment and, when applicable, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish ability, including speaking, reading, and writing in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Gather necessary vital signs from patients and complete the office visit form for the physician’s review and the patient’s file.
• Collect, prepare, and send laboratory specimens for routine tests, and record results under the direct supervision of the provider.
• Administer selected 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 co-workers.

What This Job Offers

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