Medical Assistant - Surgery Clinic

Valleywise Health • Phoenix, AZ

12h

About The Position

Valleywise Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Surgery 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 role promotes comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare in a diverse healthcare environment.

The Medical Assistant performs patient care, secretarial, and technical services for patients ranging from neonates to geriatric patients in both the back and front office. Duties include rooming patients, assisting with procedures, and providing patient education while working alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or completion of a Valleywise Health-approved course is required.
• Must be eligible to sit for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam through American Medical Technologists (AMT), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through 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 apply for the card within seven days of hire and present the actual card within 90 days of applying.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Must be able to work with culturally diverse people.
• Must have excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• In Behavioral Health Departments, personnel must be at least 21 years old, or at least 18 and licensed or certified under Arizona Title 32 while providing services within their scope of practice.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of relevant experience, preferably in a clinic setting.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled, age-specific patient care in collaboration with other 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

• Continuing education, advanced certifications, and exposure to the latest technologies.
• Robust compensation.
• 100% matched pension retirement plan.
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED