Compassionate Medical Assistant — Frontline Patient Care

Marana-Health-1; Catalina (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Marana Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Medical team at the Marana Main Health Center, located in the heart of Marana, AZ. The Medical Assistant promotes patients' health by assisting clinicians and other support staff with patient care.

Essential duties include assisting with examinations, vital signs, documenting medical histories, performing tests, preparing exam rooms, and maintaining accurate records in EMR.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program ABHES or CAAHEP or offered through an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be completed with MH on hire).
• Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• Current Arizona driver's license with clean driving record; 39-month MVR to be run by MH.

Responsibilities

• Supports and assists the clinician with patient care, examinations, and procedures.
• Completes daily operational tasks within the patient care area.
• Obtains and documents proper patient consent prior to treatments and procedures.
• Identifies patient needs by establishing rapport and considering cultural, religious, and age-specific needs.
• Obtains routine patient vital signs and records medical history and preventive requirements.
• Performs tests ordered by the clinician such as EKGs, spirometry, breathing treatments, and injections.
• Maintains documentation of patient care services and department records.
• Documents medications and delivery of care in patient charts and ASIIS immunization data.
• Performs sterilization of instruments and ensures proper operation of medical equipment.

Skills

EMR experience

BLS certification

Patient care

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Infection control

Education

ABHES/CAAHEP Medical Assistant program

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Marana Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Medical team at the Marana Main Health Center, located in the heart of Marana, AZ. The Medical Assistant promotes patients' health by assisting clinicians and other support staff with patient care.

Essential duties include assisting with examinations, vital signs, documenting medical histories, performing tests, preparing exam rooms, and maintaining accurate records in EMR.