Medical Assistant - Medicine Clinic
About The Position
Valleywise Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Medicine Clinic. Under the clinical direction of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant, and the operational direction of the FQHC/CHC Clinic Manager, this position provides professional, skilled, age-specific care in collaboration with other disciplines. The Medical Assistant promotes comprehensive, cost-effective, meaningful healthcare in a diverse healthcare environment. The role performs patient care, secretarial, and technical services for patients from neonates through geriatric populations in both the back and front office. Work may include rooming patients, assisting with procedures, and providing patient education while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other professionals.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or completion of a Valleywise Health-approved course.
- At hire, must be eligible to sit for one of the following exams: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from AAMA, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from AMT, or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from NHA.
- BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association training center is required at 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 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 related 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 geriatric populations in 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
- Continuing education and advanced certification opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
