Medical Assistant

Horizon Health And Wellness; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health and Wellness in Apache Junction, AZ is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant to support day-to-day patient care operations in a primary care clinic.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED plus a Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program, along with duties including assisting the clinic provider, maintaining patient records, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain the day-to-day operation of the patient care area and assist support staff.
• Work with the clinic provider to assure physical and psychological support for patients at the level for which the MA was trained and certified.

Skills

Medical terminology

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Job Location: APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85120

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

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." It is how we do our business and an essential component in all of our interactions with our patients and with each other.

The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

This position promotes and restores patients\' health by maintaining the day-to-day operation of the patient 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

• 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

Benefits

• 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