Medical Assistant

Devereux; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Devereux is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant in Scottsdale, AZ to support clinical providers by preparing patients, taking vital signs, documenting health information, and assisting with routine procedures. You will maintain exam rooms, manage supplies, and coordinate scheduling and follow-up while upholding safety and privacy standards.

Collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams is essential to support care plans and quality care.

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical skills including vital signs, examinations, and basic procedures.
• Strong documentation and organizational abilities for medical records.
• Effective communication with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to follow safety and confidentiality protocols, with calm response in urgent situations.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of MA training preferred.
• Current MA certification or eligibility; CPR/First Aid preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health or related care environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individuals for visits and obtain vital signs.
• Document health information and assist with routine procedures.
• Maintain exam rooms and manage supplies for daily operations.
• Coordinate appointment scheduling and follow-up tasks.
• Communicate with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support care plans.
• Uphold safety, infection control, and confidentiality policies.

Skills

Vital signs

Examinations

Medical procedures

Documentation

Communication

Safety protocols

CPR/First Aid

MA certification

Behavioral health experience

Education

High school diploma

MA training program / certification preferred

Job description

Company Description

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit behavioral healthcare organizations, providing clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs to children, adults, and families. Since 1912, Devereux has supported individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health needs, and those in education and foster care settings. The organization’s mission is to change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive differences. Devereux’s Servant Leadership-based culture encourages team members to share ideas, collaborate, and contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment. Through its ASCEND career accelerator program, Devereux offers guidance, coaching, and financial assistance to help employees grow and advance in their careers.

Role Description

This full-time Medical Assistant role is an on-site position located in Scottsdale, AZ. The Medical Assistant will support clinical providers by preparing individuals for visits, obtaining vital signs, documenting health information, and assisting with routine procedures. Daily responsibilities include maintaining exam rooms and supplies, ensuring accurate and confidential medical record documentation, and coordinating appointment scheduling and follow-up. The role also involves communicating with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support care plans and promote a safe, respectful environment. The Medical Assistant will follow all organizational policies and regulatory guidelines related to safety, infection control, and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical skills, including taking vital signs, assisting with examinations, and performing basic medical procedures within scope of practice.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills for maintaining accurate medical records and managing scheduling and follow-up tasks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams in a behavioral healthcare setting.
• Ability to follow safety, infection control, and confidentiality protocols, and to respond calmly and appropriately in urgent situations.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a Medical Assistant training program or comparable healthcare education preferred.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or registration (or eligibility to obtain), and CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health, developmental disabilities, autism services, or similar care environments is beneficial.
• Demonstrated reliability, professional conduct, and commitment to Devereux’s mission of supporting individuals with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive differences.