Medical Assistant

Our Community hospital is searching for a Medical Assistant who will be responsible for the intake of clients and preparing them to be seen by the Medical Practitioners. The MA performs back-office skills, obtains baseline clinical data, assists the medical staff as necessary, assists in the efficient operation of the Medical Clinic, and collaborates with the maintenance of the laboratory. This position is vital to the provision of support to the providers and patients in the delivery of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) team-based care The Medical Assistant works under the primary supervision of the Nurse Supervisor and general supervision of a direct care provider.

Compensation & Benefits: $20.54 per hour plus benefits package.

Qualifications:

• Must possess CPR certification.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Two years of experience as a MA in a family practice outpatient setting including experience with pediatric and adult patients.
• Evidence of current medication administration knowledge and skills.
• Comprehension of HIPAA regulations, compliance and violation reporting.
• Spanish language fluency is preferred.
• Healthcare information entry and retrieval from the electronic health record skills.
• Must be 25 years to drive and be insurable by our liability auto policy.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted Arizona driver’s license (within 30 days of hire if applicant is from out-of-state) with no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions in the last five years. No more than two at-fault accidents in the last three years.  Must maintain a valid AZ driver license during employment. 
• Must pass a criminal background check with a Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card within the initial ninety (90) calendar days of employment.
• Must pass a substance abuse testing upon employment, and submit to a random testing during the course of employment.
• Must have an updated Immunization (IZ) Record.
• Must submit a recent report of Tuberculosis (TB) skin test upon employment and obtain a TB skin annually.
• Must obtain a CPR Card within ninety (90) calendar days of employment and maintain a valid CPR card during employment.