Medical Assistant Jobs in Santa Cruz, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a medical assistant program approved by the State of California.
• Three months to one year of experience as a medical assistant in a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital, or completion of an internship with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certificate.

Responsibilities

• Interview, screen, and perform health assessments according to established protocols.
• Report and record observations reflecting nursing care provided and patient progress.
• Assist in formulating treatment plans.
• Apply and remove bandages and dressings; apply orthopedic appliances; remove casts, splints, and other external devices; obtain impressions for orthotics, padding, and custom molded shoes; select and adjust crutches and instruct patients in their proper use.
• Perform ophthalmic testing that does not require interpretation by the medical assistant.
• Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations.
• Perform ear lavage to remove impacted cerumen.
• Collect and preserve specimens using non-invasive techniques, including urine, sputum, semen, and stool specimens.
• Assist patients with ambulation and transfers.
• Prepare patients for and assist physicians, physician assistants, or registered nurses with examinations and procedures, including positioning, draping, shaving, disinfecting treatment sites, and preparing patients for gait analysis testing.
• Provide patient information and instructions when authorized by a physician.
• Collect and record patient data, including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and information about presenting and previous conditions.
• Perform simple laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office.
• Cut nails on otherwise healthy patients.
• Administer first aid and CPR in emergencies.
• Perform front-office duties, including answering phones, filing, scheduling appointments, entering information into a computer, and supporting patient and public relations.
• Order medical and clinical supplies and keep rooms appropriately stocked.
• Identify possible infections, report and document them as appropriate, and initiate standard precautions when needed.
• Administer waived tests, including urine pregnancy, blood glucose, breath alcohol, UA drug screen, hemoglobin (HbA1c), COVID-19, flu A+B, and fentanyl urine tests; maintain annual waived-testing requirements and training.
• Perform other duties as required by the Supervisor or Administration.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision care plan
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid vacation time
• Sick time
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing education opportunities