Medical Assistant (Pool) - Surgery Clinic

Valleywise Health • Phoenix, AZ

8h

About The Position

Valleywise Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Surgery Clinic. Under the clinical direction of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant, and the operational direction of the FQHC/CHC Clinic Manager, this position provides professional, skilled, age-specific care in collaboration with other disciplines. The role promotes comprehensive, cost-effective, meaningful healthcare in a diverse environment and performs patient care, secretarial, and technical services for patients from neonates through geriatric adults in both the back and front office. The position involves rooming patients, assisting with procedures, and providing patient education. This is a pool position. Hourly pay rate is $23.00.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or a Valleywise Health-approved course.
• Must be eligible to sit for one of the following certification exams: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through 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 the time of hire; must complete the fingerprint clearance card application within seven days of hire and present the actual card within 90 days of applying.
• 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 care in collaboration with all disciplines.
• Perform patient care, secretarial, and technical-related services in the back and front office.
• Room patients, assist with procedures, and provide patient education.
• Promote comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare for consumers in a diverse healthcare environment.

What This Job Offers

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