Medical Assistant Jobs in Santa Cruz, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified medical assistant work experience.
• Hold one of the listed medical assistant certifications: CCMA (NHA), CMA (NCCT), CMA (AAMA), or RMA (AMT).
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patients’ review of systems and history, measure and document vital signs, and complete screening questions and chart documentation according to clinical protocols.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatment, and minor surgical procedures.
• Draw and collect blood and other patient samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis when required.
• Carry out provider clinical orders within scope, competency, and licensure, including administering medications and vaccinations orally or by injection when appropriate.
• Track follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures, and assist with managing results and follow-up as determined by the provider.
• Schedule referrals to specialists or outpatient services as requested by the provider and complete required forms and requisitions, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
• Document care promptly in the electronic medical record using standardized workflows and processes.
• Answer patient and family questions and provide teaching as directed by the provider.
• Understand laboratory and procedure results and their relationship to patient status, and take appropriate next steps within scope and licensure.
• Stay informed about clinic, department, and organizational updates by attending meetings, reading emails, and checking the organization’s intranet.
• Comply with CLIA, OSHA, safety, risk management, Compliance, HIPAA, and personnel workplace policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service.
• Contribute to team goals, provide and welcome feedback, and support positive team outcomes.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Clinic Administrator to facilitate effective office operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.