Medical Assistant - Medicine Clinic

Valleywise Health System•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides professional, skilled, age-specific care for patients in collaboration with all disciplines. The position works under the clinical direction of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant, and under the operational direction of the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)/Comprehensive Health Center (CHC) Clinic Manager. It promotes comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare in a diverse healthcare environment. The role performs patient care, secretarial, and technical services for patients from neonates through geriatric patients in both the back and front office. Responsibilities may include rooming patients, assisting with procedures, and providing patient education in the Medicine Clinic.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or completion of a Valleywise Health-approved course.
Eligible to sit for one of the following certification exams: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) issued by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) issued by American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) issued by 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.
Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
Ability to work with culturally diverse people.
Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
For Behavioral Health Departments, personnel must be at least 21 years old, or at least 18 years old 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 other disciplines.
Perform patient care, secretarial, and technical-related services in the back and front office.
Room patients, assist with procedures, and provide patient education.