Medical Assistant

City of Hope; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes direct patient care, clinical support, and teamwork within a busy pulmonology-focused setting.

The candidate will need a high school diploma (or equivalent) plus an approved MA training program, or an unapproved program with certification from AAMA, NCCA, or ANSI, and BLS; pulmonology experience is a plus. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or an approved MA training program.
• Certified Medical Assistant (MA) from AAMA/NCCA/ANSI if unapproved program.
• BLS certification is required.
• Pulmonology experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care.
• Help implement and support direct patient care to ensure quality experience.
• Contribute to a supportive, efficient clinical environment.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Approved Medical Assistant Training Program

Unapproved MA program with certification (AAMA/NCCA/ANSI)

US Armed Forces medical services training

Job description

About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Hours: M-F 7:45AM-4:15PM. Pulmonology experience a plus!

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);

OR

• 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).

OR

• 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.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.