Medical Assistant (Certified)-Clinical

Kids for the Future; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future seeks a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in our Phoenix clinic. The role focuses on preparing exam rooms, welcoming patients, taking vital signs, and updating histories while delivering direct patient care.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, medication administration, ECG/EKG testing, and accurate EHR documentation. Adherence to infection control and HIPAA requirements is essential for safe patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program.
• Experience in a clinical outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness, stock, and readiness for patient visits.
• Welcomes patients, records vital signs, and updates histories.
• Provides direct patient care support and assists with procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy and ensures proper sample collection.
• Administers medications as directed and follows protocols.
• Operates ECG/EKG tests and ensures accurate readings.
• Maintains meticulous clinical documentation in EHR.
• Adheres to infection control and HIPAA compliance.
• Communicates using medical terminology with the care team.
• Manages patient flow and educates patients on follow-up care.

Skills

Vital Signs

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

ECG/EKG

Infection Control

HIPAA Compliance

Medical Terminology

Clinical Documentation

Medication Administration

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

• Location 4600 East Shea Boulevard,Suite 100,Phoenix, AZ, 85028,United States
• Job Category Clinic Staff
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

About This Job

As a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, you serve as a vital link between patients and our healthcare team. You provide essential support, ensuring smooth clinic operations and delivering compassionate patient care. Your work directly impacts patient well-being, contributing to a positive and efficient healthcare experience. You play a crucial role in preparing patients for examinations, assisting providers, and managing critical clinical tasks, all while upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares examination rooms, ensuring they are clean, stocked, and ready for patient visits.
• Welcomes patients, takes and accurately records Vital Signs, and updates patient histories.
• Provides direct Patient Care support, assisting with procedures and ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Performs Phlebotomy procedures skillfully and efficiently, ensuring proper sample collection and handling.
• Administers medications as directed by providers, following established protocols for Medication Administration.
• Operates and performs ECG/EKG tests, preparing patients and ensuring accurate readings.
• Maintains meticulous Clinical Documentation in Electronic Health Records (EHR), ensuring all patient information is accurate, complete, and timely.
• Adheres strictly to Infection Control protocols, maintaining a sterile environment and preventing the spread of pathogens.
• Ensures full HIPAA Compliance in all interactions and documentation, protecting patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicates effectively using precise Medical Terminology with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Manages patient flow efficiently, reducing wait times and optimizing clinic schedules.
• Educates patients on basic health information, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Completes a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possesses current Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program.

Experience

• Demonstrates experience in a clinical setting, preferably in an outpatient environment.
• Applies practical knowledge of patient care procedures and clinic operations.

Knowledge/Skills

• Proficiently uses Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems for documentation and record management.
• Expertly measures and interprets Vital Signs.
• Delivers exceptional Patient Care with empathy and professionalism.
• Strictly adheres to Infection Control guidelines and universal precautions.
• Maintains thorough understanding and compliance with HIPAA Compliance regulations.
• Performs Phlebotomy with accuracy and patient comfort.
• Excels in Clinical Documentation, ensuring clarity and completeness.
• Competently performs Medication Administration tasks.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Skilled in performing and assisting with ECG/EKG procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds additional certifications relevant to clinical practice.
• Possesses experience with specific EHR platforms used within our organization.
• Speaks additional languages, enhancing communication with diverse patient populations.

Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

• Stands, walks, and moves frequently throughout the workday.
• Lifts and positions patients and equipment, requiring moderate physical exertion.
• Works in a fast-paced clinical environment, which may involve exposure to various medical conditions and bodily fluids.
• Possesses fine motor skills for precise tasks like phlebotomy and medication preparation.
• Maintains visual acuity and hearing for accurate patient assessment and communication.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certificate

Summary

This Certified Clinical Medical Assistant role serves as a vital link between patients and the healthcare team, ensuring smooth clinic operations and delivering compassionate patient care. You will be responsible for preparing examination rooms, welcoming patients, taking vital signs, updating patient histories, and providing direct patient care support. Key clinical duties include performing phlebotomy, administering medications, conducting ECG/EKG tests, and managing patient flow. The role also requires meticulous clinical documentation in Electronic Health Records (EHR), strict adherence to infection control and HIPAA compliance, effective communication using medical terminology, and educating patients on health information.

To qualify, you must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and current Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program. Essential experience includes working in a clinical setting, preferably outpatient, with practical knowledge of patient care procedures. Required skills encompass proficiency in EHR systems, vital sign interpretation, patient care, infection control, HIPAA compliance, phlebotomy, clinical documentation, medication administration, medical terminology, and ECG/EKG procedures. The position involves frequent standing, walking, and occasional lifting in a fast-paced clinical environment.