Medical Assistant

Horizon Health and Wellness; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. in Arizona is seeking a Medical Assistant to support day-to-day patient care operations. You will assist clinic staff and work with the provider to ensure patients receive timely, quality care.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety, accurate documentation, and active involvement in a busy clinical setting. Valid driver’s license and fingerprint clearance are required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED plus Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and electronic health records.
• Must obtain and maintain fingerprint clearance card and pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day operation of the patient care area.
• Assist support staff and work with clinic provider to ensure patient care needs are met.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Mental & emotional resilience

Education

HS diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. has offered quality healthcare services to central and southern Arizona for over 40 years. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities we serve, and empower them to attain their optimum potential. Our most important organizational philosophy is Kindness Matters.

We Offer

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k investment plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Qualifications

This position promotes and restores patients' health by maintaining the day-to-day operation of the patent care area; assisting support staff; working with the clinic provider to assure physical and psychological support for patients at the level for which the Medical Assistant was trained and certified. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position that includes tasks or duties (i.e., driving) that the employer in good faith believes could affect the safety, health or reputation of the Agency, participants, the employee performing the task or others

Qualifications Required

• HS diploma or GED plus Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program
• Possess valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, MVD report, and reliable transportation
• Familiarity with medical terminology and electronic health records
• Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and successful completion of a background check

Mental and Emotional

• Mental and emotional requirements include prioritizing workload, decision-making ability, using sound judgment to field inquiries concerning administrative, clinical and operational concerns and ability to greet and deal effectively with participants, families, staff and community members.

Physical

• Long periods of sitting, ability to bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Able to operate phone, Fax, copier, and a computer
• Series of Hepatitis B shots or declination of same at hire
• Proof of negative TB test or declination of same at hire
• Encounter occasionally hazards such as, but not limited to, bodily fluids and potentially infectious materials

Qualifications Preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Sign Language.
• Previous front and back-office experience in a primary care setting