Medical Assistant

La Frontera Center Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

403b retirement account

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Bereavement Leave

Bilingual differential pay

Shift differential pay

Job summary

La Frontera Arizona, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support an integrated behavioral health outpatient clinic in Tucson, AZ. You will work with nurses and BHMPs to handle vital signs, lab slips, medication requests, and electronic documentation.

Qualified candidates hold an MA certificate and a high school diploma. Bilingual abilities are preferred, and employment offers a comprehensive benefits package with PTO, holidays, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MA certificate.
• Knowledge of vital signs and electronic charting.
• Ability to use automated medical equipment.
• Teamwork and transportation between sites may be required.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs under supervision and report abnormalities.
• Communicate effectively with diverse clients.
• Organize and process laboratory slips, medication requests, and pharmacy communications.
• Experience with computers and electronic documentation.
• Move between two sites as needed.
• Coordinate care across medical and behavioral health providers to support overall wellness.

Skills

Vital signs

Communication

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School or equivalent

MA certificate

Tools

Electronic charting/EMR

Job description

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Medical Assistant

400000 - SMI Active Regular Full-Time Tucson, AZ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4022

SUMMARY:

Works alongside nurses and BHMPs to assist in the flow and non-technical assessment of clients in an integrated behavioral health outpatient clinic.

DUTIES:

Ability to take vital signs under the direct supervision of an LPN, RN, PCP, or BHMP and recognize abnormal vital signs, and report these to nursing and BHMPs.

Demonstrates effective communication skills and experience in working with diverse clients.

Capable of organizing and dispensing laboratory slips, medication requests, and pharmacy communications.

Experience with computers and electronic documentation.

Teamwork is essential with the capability to move between two different sites as the need arises.

Skilled in verbal and written communication.

Coordinate all care and services required to enhance and facilitate the optimal physical and behavioral health wellness of persons served within a trauma-informed c are framework. This includes: 1) facilitating communication between medical and behavioral health practitioners/systems; 2) assisting with scheduling of and compliance with preventative and specialty physical health interventions; 3) integrating treatment interventions to address both the physical and behavioral health needs of the person/family concurrently; 4) assist persons/families served with education and resources outlining the interplay of physical and behavioral health issues on overall wellness and quality of life.

An individual may qualify for the position if the individual is able to “perform safely” the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. “Perform safely” means to perform without causing a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, as defined by 42 U.S.C. #12111(b) and the EEOC’s regulations, 29 C.F.R #1630.2(r).

May be required to administer injections.

Draws laboratory samples and facilitates follow up medical treatment.

Performs related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

High School or equivalent required. Must hold an MA certificate. Must have knowledge of vital signs and the concept of electronic charting. Must have the ability to a utomate and digital medical equipment. Teamwork is crucial. Must be able to arrange transportation to work among work sites, if needed. Bilingual Preferred.

Other Potential Requirements:

Possession of first aid and CPR certification.

Physical Exam and T.B. Test

We offer a competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions, as well as the below generous benefit packet for full-time employees.

• Flexible spending Accounts
• Health savings account with employer contribution.
• 403b retirement account
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).
• Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of – 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.
• 15 days of PTO in the first 2 years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Short-term & Long-term Disability.

Bereavement Leave

La Frontera Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity, and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.

Thank you for considering LFAZ as an employer!