Medical Assistant

Talentify; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

City of Hope in the Phoenix area is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a team that supports clinicians and nursing staff in delivering compassionate patient care.

The MA will help with direct patient care, coordinate with the care team, and contribute to improving patient experience and access to care.

One year of recent experience in a similar role is required; a high school diploma and approved MA training program or equivalent certification is expected.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the last three years in a comparable job classification.
• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program or an equivalent certifying pathway.
• Certification from AAMA/NCCA/ANSI if graduate from an unapproved program or certificate after approved training.
• American Heart Association BLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care.
• Support direct patient care and improve patient experience and access to care.
• Work in a team model to improve communication and care processes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA Training Program completion

AAMA/NCCA/ANSI cert (optional)

US Armed Forces medical services training

Job description

Medical Assistant

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

***Position comes with a $3,000.00 sign-on bonus! Shift- Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM***

This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and assisting with direct patient care. The M.A. works in a team model to improve the patient experience, create better communication and access to care, and support processes that will improve patient satisfaction.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: One year within the last three years in a comparable job classification.

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.

Licensure

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)
• OR
• 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.