Medical Assistant

Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting onsite Physicians and performing paraprofessional nursing care to patients. The Medical Assistant performs both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care of the patient. Takes and records vital signs, performs routine clinical functions and maintains medical patient electronic health record. Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One to six months related experience required
• Certificate of Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program required
• BLS certification required
• Must obtain Medical Interpretation Certification within one year of employment
• Employees are required to maintain a current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children with complex medical conditions preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtains vital signs, height, weight, and head circumference measurements as appropriate for specific medical clinic
• Assists with examination as directed by the physician or clinic nurse
• Administers medications under the supervision of a nurse and/or physician
• Performs routine medical treatments
• Checkout patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services
• Schedules appointments, receives phone calls, takes telephone messages, provides feedback, and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
• Completes chart reviews for physicians
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees