Certified Medical Assistant

Community Health Systems; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tucson seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care and ensure efficient clinic operations. The ideal candidate will assist in medical procedures, manage patient intake, and maintain exam rooms. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Licensure/certification reimbursement

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional service to patients and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms before patient visits.
• Performs patient intake duties including reporting test results.

Skills

Knowledge of medical office procedures

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school

Tools

Microsoft Office

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As a Medical Assistant at Northwest Medical Center you’ll join a team and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to providing top quality care to our patients. Our full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package which may include health insurance, 401(k), licensure/certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance for eligible roles.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider. This role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while providing excellent service to patients and staff.

Essential Functions

• Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms before patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
• Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
• Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
• Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
• Monitors and requisitions supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
• Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school preferred
• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
• Basic proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and medical record systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional service to patients and staff.
• Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
• Effective time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Critical thinking abilities to analyze situations and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
  
  

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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