Medical Assistant

maricopa; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities within Maricopa

Low-cost healthcare for dependents

Paid time off & vacation

Job summary

Maricopa County Correctional Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our nursing team, delivering medically necessary, evidence-based care to patients within the judicial system. You will perform front and back-office duties, venipuncture, EHR data entry, phlebotomy, patient vitals, and EKGs under supervision, with ongoing training and collaboration in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

The position offers shift options and overtime eligibility, with comprehensive benefits for

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a medical assistant performing front and back-office duties, venipuncture, EHR, phlebotomy, vitals, and EKGs.
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion from an accredited program.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from AMT.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties within the medical assistant scope of practice under supervision to ensure quality patient care.
• Completes required documentation in the EHR.
• Verifies medical information with outside healthcare entities as needed.
• Responds to clinical calls in person or remotely and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

EKG machines

Venipuncture equipment

Job description

Posting Date

10/12/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

$19.00 - $29.25 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Shift Differential Pay

• An additional $1.25 per hour for hours worked between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• An additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 11:00pm - 7:00am

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Correctional Health

About the Position

If you are enthusiastic about helping others and have compassion for those in need of medical care, consider joining our incredible team and embrace your passions! As a member of our Nursing Team, you will be integral to fulfilling our mission of providing medically necessary, evidence-based, and integrated health care to patients going through the judicial system. We are engaged, lifelong learners who believe in a culture of collaboration, communication, and a team approach to quality patient care. This is a unique environment for learning and implementing a diverse set of medical skills.

About Us

It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.

Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.

Proud to Offer

• Join a dynamic and diverse team
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Work with a wide array of tools and technologies
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We Require

• One year of experience as a medical assistant, performing front and back-office Medical Assistant duties, including experience with venipuncture, electronic health records, phlebotomy, patient vitals, and EKGs
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion from an accredited healthcare training program
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from the American Medical Technologists
• High school diploma or GED

Job Contributions

• Performs duties within the medical assistant scope of practice, under the direct supervision of a physician, mid-level provider, or Nurse Manager, to ensure quality patient care
• Completes required documentation in the electronic health record or other modality
• Verifies dental, behavioral, and medical health information with outside healthcare organizations
• Conducts office duties, including copying, filing, scanning, scheduling, and document preparationResponds to and directs clinical calls effectively and professionally in-person, telephonically, and online
• Maintains confidentiality of all information in all communication and interactions

Working Conditions

• Ability to work inside a jail and stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time throughout the shift while accurately handling a high volume of work, communicating with a culturally diverse patient population, and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled tasks
• Position includes day or night shift work, which may include weekends and holidays
• Travel or floating to various clinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius
• Must be able to respond to emergencies
• Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications. Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile. Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sens