Medical Assistant - Specialty Clinic Internal Job

Valleywise Health • Phoenix, AZ

9h

About The Position

Under the clinical direction of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant, and the operational direction of the FQHC/CHC Clinic Manager, the Medical Assistant provides professional, skilled, age-specific patient care in collaboration with other disciplines. The position promotes comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare in a diverse healthcare environment. It performs patient care, secretarial, and technical-related services for patients ranging from neonates to geriatric patients in both the back and front office.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or a Valleywise Health-approved course is required.
• 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 hire; must complete the fingerprint clearance card application within seven days of hire and present the actual card within 90 days of applying.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Must be able to work with culturally diverse people.
• Requires excellent communication, time-management, and leadership skills.
• For Behavioral Health Departments, personnel must be at least 21 years old, or at least 18 and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 while providing services within their scope of practice.

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 age-specific patient care in collaboration with all disciplines.
• Perform patient care, secretarial, and technical-related services in both the back and front office.
• Promote comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare in a diverse healthcare environment.

What This Job Offers

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