Medical Assistant Jobs in Santa Cruz, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following pathways: successful completion of a Medical Assistant training program; current Medical Assistant certification or registration; or at least three years of relevant hands-on Medical Assistant experience, subject to company approval and applicable law.
• Demonstrate fundamental clinical skills, including vital signs, patient preparation, and accurate documentation, within applicable scope.
• Have effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Be able to follow clinical instructions and work with limited day-to-day direction.
• Undergo TB screening if selected for the patient-facing role.

Nice To Haves

• Current CMA, RMA, or other nationally recognized Medical Assistant credential.
• Two or more years of Medical Assistant experience in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, or another outpatient setting.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or another approved certifying organization.
• Experience in phlebotomy, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and medication or vaccine administration.
• Experience supporting older adults, Medicare beneficiaries, or people managing chronic conditions.
• Familiarity with value-based care, HEDIS measures, preventive screening, closing care gaps, and patient experience measures (CAHPS/HOS).
• Experience with EHR systems, medical terminology, and CPT/ICD coding.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency in markets where useful; a company language assessment may be required before clinical communication in another language.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations; obtain vital signs; review and update medical histories; discuss symptoms; and assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, diagnostic screenings, medication or vaccine administration, and other authorized clinical tasks only as permitted by state law, organizational policy, provider delegation, training, and verified competency.
• Accurately document patient information and clinical activities in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Coordinate patient visits, referrals, follow-up activities, and communication with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other care team members.
• Support preventive screenings, chronic condition management, care gap identification, and quality improvement initiatives within the assigned role.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms; clean and sterilize equipment; manage supplies; and follow infection prevention and safety procedures.
• Provide compassionate, professional, culturally responsive patient interactions and reinforce provider-directed education within authorized scope.
• Organize and prioritize daily clinical and administrative assignments to support patient flow and clinic operations.
• Follow confidentiality requirements, documented clinical protocols, and applicable regulations; communicate patient concerns promptly to licensed clinical staff.
• Contribute to team collaboration and continuous workflow improvement.
• Complete tuberculosis (TB) screening if selected for the role.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Company and personal holidays
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Bonus incentive plan