Medical Assistant

Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services • Tucson, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports onsite physicians and provides paraprofessional nursing care to patients. The role combines administrative and clinical tasks, including taking and recording vital signs, performing routine clinical functions, and maintaining patients’ electronic health records. The position serves patients from newborns through adults and requires bilingual English and Spanish skills.

The position is full-time and based at Children’s Clinics in Tucson, Arizona, with a day shift and no travel. A high school diploma or GED, completion certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program, and BLS certification are required. Related experience of one to six months is required. A current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card must be maintained, and Medical Interpretation Certification must be obtained within one year of employment.

Requirements

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• BLS certification.
• One to six months of related experience.
• Maintain a current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card; evidence of a current, valid card is required to begin and maintain employment.
• Obtain Medical Interpretation Certification within one year of employment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, collaborate, intervene, solve problems, think critically, and stay organized.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with patients, families, clinic staff, and community members.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, infection-control standards, and confidentiality of patient, personnel, and corporate data.
• Proficiency using a personal computer, calculator, fax machine, copier, other office equipment, Microsoft Office Suite, and relevant software.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of more than 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children with complex medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and head circumference measurements as appropriate for the clinic.
• Assist with examinations as directed by a physician or clinic nurse.
• Administer medications under the supervision of a nurse and/or physician.
• Perform routine medical treatments.
• Check out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services.
• Schedule appointments; receive phone calls; take telephone messages; provide feedback; and respond to patient, physician, and pharmacy calls.
• Complete 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