Medical Assistant - Health Clinic
About The Position
Valleywise Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide professional, skilled, age-specific care in a Health Clinic. 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 works collaboratively with all disciplines to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare in a diverse healthcare environment. The role provides patient care, secretarial, and technical services for patients from neonates through geriatrics in both the back and front office. Duties may include rooming patients, assisting with procedures, and providing patient education. The position offers opportunities for continuing education, advanced certifications, and exposure to new technologies as part of Valleywise Health, described as the largest teaching hospital in the valley. The posting highlights a supportive, specialized team and competitive benefits.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or a Valleywise Health-approved course.
- Must be eligible to sit for one of the following certification exams: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from 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 fingerprint clearance card application within seven days of hire and present the actual card within 90 days of applying.
- 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.
- At least one year of relevant experience, preferably in a clinic setting.
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional, skilled, age-specific care in collaboration with all disciplines.
- Perform patient care, secretarial, and technical-related services for patients from neonates through geriatrics.
- Work in both the back and front office.
- Room patients, assist with procedures, and provide patient education.
Benefits
- 100% matched pension retirement plan.
- Comprehensive health coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Opportunities for continuing education and advanced certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
