Medical Assistant - Health Clinic

Valleywise Health•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

Valleywise Health is hiring Medical Assistants to support patient care in its Health Clinic. The position works alongside physicians and nurses in a fast-paced, supportive team and contributes through activities such as rooming patients, assisting with procedures, and providing patient education. Valleywise Health describes itself as the largest teaching hospital in the valley and notes opportunities for continuing education, advanced certifications, and exposure to new technologies.

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) 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 from 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 the time of 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of relevant related experience, preferably in a clinic setting.
Bilingual ability.
Excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.