Medical Assistant Jobs in Santa Cruz, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to TAN Healthcare’s mission and values of equity, compassion, and patient-centered care.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with EHR documentation.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the clinic for extended periods.
• Frequent bending and reaching, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ability to use computers, telephones, and other standard office and clinical equipment.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

• Current Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience in community health or a multi-specialty practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient triage and rooming, recording vital signs and medication, surgical, social, and family histories.
• Conduct basic laboratory tests and blood draws as needed, and perform point-of-care tests such as flu, COVID, strep, EKGs, urine dip, pregnancy, and drug screening tests.
• Assist providers with exams and procedures, including preparation and post-care.
• Administer behavioral health screening tools, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, MMSE, and Mood Disorder Questionnaire, and document results.
• Provide patient education about chronic disease management, medications, and preventive care.
• Administer immunizations and injections according to standing orders and protocols.
• Maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies so they are ready for patient care.
• Process medication refills, diagnostic imaging requests, and patient follow-up communications.
• Collaborate with Health Center Managers and clinical leadership to support continuity of operations and consistent patient care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and sensitivity when working with TAN Healthcare patients.
• Document in-person and telephone encounters in the EMR accurately and promptly.
• Support care coordination across primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, and specialty referrals.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of safety, confidentiality, and compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and TAN Healthcare policies.
• Support the Patient Centered Medical Home model through coordinated care, timely communication, preventive care, and continuity of care.
• Carry out assigned duties consistent with TAN policies and applicable HRSA Health Center Program requirements, supporting equitable access and respectful care for all patients.
• Perform clinical duties within documented training and competency, authorized delegation, provider orders, and approved protocols; route clinical assessment, interpretation of screening results, and treatment decisions to the appropriate licensed clinician.
• Complete required training and competency assessments, participate in audits and quality improvement activities, and promptly report patient safety concerns, errors, privacy concerns, and suspected noncompliance through established channels.
• Demonstrate TAN Healthcare’s values of reliability, collaboration, knowledge, innovation, and compassion.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support patient care and organizational needs.