Medical Assistant - Specialty Clinic

Valleywise Health System • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Under the clinical direction of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Assistant, and the operational direction of the FQHC/CHC Clinic Manager, the Medical Assistant provides professional, skilled, age-specific care in collaboration with all disciplines. The role promotes comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare in a diverse healthcare environment. It performs patient care, secretarial, and technical services for patients from neonates through geriatric adults 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 Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card or submit a completed affidavit at hire; must complete the card application within seven days of hire and present the card within 90 days of applying.
• 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.
• 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 is preferred.
• At least one year of relevant related experience is preferred, preferably in a clinic setting.
• Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, skilled, 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 for consumers in a diverse healthcare environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed