Medical Assistant

NextCare; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant in Flagstaff, AZ. This entry-level role involves supporting exams, administering medications, and performing patient care in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should have a diploma and completed an accredited Medical Assistant training program, along with strong customer service skills. Join a dedicated team prioritizing patient care and employee well-being, with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed an APPROVED Medical Assistant training program.
• National Certification through AAMA, AMT, or NHA.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider with exams and procedures.
• Administer medications and follow safety protocols.
• Perform blood draws and urine collections.

Skills

Customer service skills

EMR/EHR proficiency

Ability to perform medical procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completed a Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Overview

NextCare is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our urgent care team. This role supports exams, patient care and front office tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. We are looking for customer-friendly and passionate employees to be a part of our growing organization where patients and employees are our top priority.

Responsibilities

• Assists provider with exams (including patient vitals), procedures and other processes related to direct patient care under direct supervision of the Provider and within the scope of practice of a Medical Assistant.
• Administers all forms of medications per policy and Provider direction and adheres to all safety protocols and procedures for medication administration.
• Will perform blood draws as per direction of the Provider
• May be responsible for urine collection for various testing to include employer drug screens
• May perform splinting and casting
• Conduct various type physicals such as sports physicals
• Performs other related duties specific to urgent care such as ear lavage, wound care and oxygen administration.
• Notifies the provider on duty promptly of all unusual patient occurrences including medication events on an incident report.
• Promptly notifies the Clinic Manager of patient or employee safety concerns.
• Follows guidelines and requirements of laboratory and clinical accreditation policies.
• Must be proficient in EMR/EHR
• Performs other related duties as assigned or described by Company policy.

Front Office Support

As a Medical Assistant, you may also be asked to support Front Office Reception. When working in the front office you will perform such duties as: keeping patients and families informed of wait times, monitor the flow of patients, process patients for discharge including preparing charges, collecting payment, obtaining all necessary signatures and issuing receipts.

How You Will Make An Impact

The Medical Assistant supports the organization with customer service and treating all of our patients with respect and dignity. They ensure the clinic and front reception area is running smoothly and patient flow at the optimum, as well as provide patient care services in the back office medical setting, which will meet the specific needs of the patient.

Essential Education, Experience And Skills

ARIZONA

Education: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; AND

• Completed an APPROVED (accredited) Medical Assistant training program.

OR

• Completed an UNAPPROVED (non-accredited) Medical Assistant training program AND a National Certification through one of the following:
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam and certification; or
• American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam and certification; or
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA) - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam and certification

Benefits

NextCare offers full time employees medical, health savings account, NextCare employee visit program, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary employee/spouse/child life, long term disability, short term disability, employee assistance program, critical illness, accident, legal, identity theft and paid time off benefits. Employees of all statuses are offered 401(k) Plan benefits. Employees in select positions are offered shift differential benefits. Benefits are offered per policy and plan rules.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care