Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & EHR Support

El Rio Community Health Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care and a range of clinical and non-clinical services within the clinic. You will work under supervision to perform tasks that align with El Rio Health policies, ensuring accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record and coordination of patient care across departments.

The role requires a Medical Assistant Certificate, BLS certification, and a fingerprint clearance card.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a medical assistant in an ambulatory health care setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish with ability to speak, read and write in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical and non-clinical duties within scope of practice and adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures.
• Completes patient intake steps including documenting information, patient responses, and entries into the EHR.
• Assists with procedures and coordinates care including external records, lab and radiology results.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care and a range of clinical and non-clinical services within the clinic. You will work under supervision to perform tasks that align with El Rio Health policies, ensuring accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record and coordination of patient care across departments.

The role requires a Medical Assistant Certificate, BLS certification, and a fingerprint clearance card.