Medical Assistant Jobs in Santa Cruz, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program from an accredited or recognized institution; equivalent clinical training may be considered where permitted by organizational policy and applicable law.
• Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or equivalent recognized Medical Assistant credential.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or an equivalent approved provider.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; candidates beginning their medical assisting careers are encouraged to apply if they meet the required qualifications.
• Clear and professional communication with patients, providers, and coworkers.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of accurate clinical documentation and patient safety.
• Comfort navigating Electronic Health Records (EHR) and learning new clinical systems.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and stay organized in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Sound judgment to recognize patient concerns, abnormal findings, or clinical issues and escalate them to appropriate licensed clinical staff.
• Adaptability, dependability, eagerness to learn, and commitment to continuously improving clinical skills.
• Professionalism, compassion, and a positive attitude in patient interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical, ambulatory, specialty practice, infusion, or physician practice environment.
• Experience with patient intake, vital signs, EHR documentation, clinical procedures, and provider support.
• Additional education or training in healthcare, clinical support, or ambulatory care.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and room patients, obtain vital signs, review medication histories and allergies, document chief complaints, and prepare patients for visits.
• Assist providers and clinical team members with patient care activities, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and other tasks within training, certification, and scope of practice.
• Administer medications, injections, or immunizations when permitted by applicable laws and organizational policies, supported by documented competency, and directed by a provider.
• Accurately document patient information, clinical activities, communications, test results, care instructions, and follow-up actions in the Electronic Health Record.
• Support referrals, prior authorizations, laboratory and diagnostic orders, prescription refill requests, and other clinical workflows.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients, caregivers, providers, pharmacies, laboratories, and internal team members to address patient needs and support a positive healthcare experience.
• Prepare exam rooms, organize supplies and equipment, follow infection prevention protocols, and maintain patient confidentiality and clinical safety standards.
• Recognize patient concerns, abnormal findings, or clinical issues and escalate them to appropriate licensed clinical staff.