Medical Assistant(Elk Ridge) - Mobile Unit - Family Medicine

El Rio Health • Flagstaff, AZ

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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-centered environment. The role gathers patient vital signs and visit information, supports routine laboratory testing, administers ordered medications and treatments under provider supervision, maintains supplies and equipment, and provides high-quality customer service to patients and coworkers.

Employees must have reliable transportation to accommodate operational reassignments during the workday. If driving during work hours, they must hold a valid driver’s license and comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements. Elk Ridge Community Health requires a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card; new hires and transfers must submit the card or fingerprint receipt before the hire or transfer date, and the Level One Non-IVP card must be received within 30 days. Employees are strongly recommended to maintain vaccinations, including influenza, subject to legally required exemptions and accommodations. Pre-employment drug testing is required, and post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing may apply. Positions responsible for others’ safety and welfare are classified as safety sensitive. The organization is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center and follows applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or 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.
• Current, valid Level I fingerprint clearance card in good standing, or application for the card within seven working days after beginning employment; the card or fingerprint receipt must be submitted before the hire date, and the Level One Non-IVP card must be received within 30 days after hire.
• Reliable transportation that can accommodate operational reassignments during the workday.
• If driving during work hours, a valid driver’s license and compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.
• Completion of drug testing before employment; employees may also be subject to drug and alcohol testing under stated circumstances.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish, with the ability to speak, read, and write in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient vital signs 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 provider’s direct supervision.
• Administer selected medications and treatments as ordered, including injections and immunizations, and instruct patients on follow-up procedures under provider supervision.
• Maintain exam-room and laboratory supply stock 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 coworkers.

What This Job Offers

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