Medical Assistant(Elk Ridge) - Flagstaff University - Family Medicine
About The Position
The Medical Assistant works in Family Medicine at Elk Ridge Community Health and contributes directly to patient care in a collaborative, patient-centric environment. The role involves interacting with patients and supporting providers with clinical and office-visit tasks under provider supervision. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The salary range is $20.09–$28.13, depending on qualifications. Employees must have reliable transportation to accommodate operational reassignments during the workday. When driving during work hours, employees must have a valid driver’s license and meet Arizona vehicle-insurance requirements. Employees are required to hold a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card; new hires and transfers must submit the card or fingerprint receipt before their hire or transfer date, and the card must be received within 30 days. Employees are strongly recommended to maintain vaccinations, including influenza vaccination, subject to applicable exemptions and accommodations. Pre-employment drug testing is required, and post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing may apply. Positions responsible for others’ safety and welfare are classified as safety sensitive. The organization is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center and follows applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities, pregnancy-related limitations, and sincerely held religious beliefs or practices. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if directly related to the job’s functions and responsibilities.
- Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved and accredited educational institution.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
- Current, valid Level I fingerprint clearance card in good standing, or application for the card within seven working days after beginning employment; the card or fingerprint receipt must be submitted before the hire date, and the Level One Non-IVP card must be received within 30 days after hire.
- Reliable transportation capable of meeting operational reassignment needs during the workday.
- If driving during work hours, a valid driver’s license and compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.
- Undergo required pre-employment drug testing and applicable post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to speak, read, and write in both languages.
- Maintain recommended vaccination status, including influenza vaccination, subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law.
Responsibilities
- Gather patients’ vital signs and complete the office visit form for the physician’s review and the patient’s file.
- Collect, prepare, and send laboratory specimens for routine tests, and record results under the provider’s direct supervision.
- Administer selected medications and treatments as ordered, including injections and immunizations, and instruct patients on proper follow-up procedures under provider supervision.
- Maintain supplies in exam rooms and laboratory areas and document usage so supplies can be replenished.
- Set up and clean medical equipment and keep red bags emptied and prepared for pickup.
- Provide a high level of customer service to patients and co-workers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
