Medical Assistant

City of Hope; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Medical Assistant to work with our Gynecologic Oncologist. This role involves assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care and ensuring an excellent patient experience.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and must complete a Medical Assistant Training Program. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting or as a medical assistant preferred.
• Ability to perform medical procedures and assist clinicians.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care.
• Implement and assist with direct patient care.
• Provide excellent patient experience through specialized knowledge.

Skills

Patient care

Medical knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Medical Assistant

Shift: M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM. This position will be working with our Gynecologic Oncologist (Gyn Onc).

This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as implementing and assisting with direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide excellent patient experience.

Job Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant (MA) Training Program (in accordance with Arizona State R4-16-101 accrediting regulations).
• Completion of an unapproved medical assistant training program and passage of the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the American Medical Technologists National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
• Completion of a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.

Certification:

• If a graduate of an unapproved program, Medical Assistant Certification from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the American Medical Technologists National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
• Graduate under an approved training program identified in R4-16-101 when certificate was awarded.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.