Medical Assistant Jobs in Santa Cruz, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association; if not held at hire, certification must be obtained within three months of hire.
• Medical Assistant credential approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (such as ARMA or NHA), to be obtained within one year of hire or transfer.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the listed responsibilities may substitute for requirements where certification, licensure, or registration is not required.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to examination rooms and take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, height, and weight.
• Collect and document patient health status and history, and document and monitor patient progress according to standard procedures.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care tests according to clinic or office standards.
• Prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required, within scope of practice.
• Assist with routine physical examinations and clinical procedures.
• Review laboratory results and promptly bring abnormal results to the attention of physicians and others as appropriate.
• Support IVF procedures in the Surgical Suite and consultations and procedures in the clinic.

Benefits

• A signing bonus may be available; eligibility is confirmed during the interview process.