Medical Assistant: Clinic Support & Patient Care

El Rio Community Health Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. The role provides direct patient care and supports clinical and non-clinical services within the scope of practice at El Rio Health.

This position entails completing patient intake steps, documenting in the EHR, assisting with procedures, coordinating outside records, and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Requires Medical Assistant Certificate and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Assistant Certificate and BLS certification.
• Minimum education includes high school diploma or GED; relevant certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support clinical operations.
• Complete patient intake steps and document information in the EHR.
• Assist with procedures within scope of practice and ensure discharge instructions are understood.
• Coordinate and obtain outside medical records, lab, and radiology results as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and uphold safety and procedural standards.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

BLS Certification

Job description

El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. The role provides direct patient care and supports clinical and non-clinical services within the scope of practice at El Rio Health.

This position entails completing patient intake steps, documenting in the EHR, assisting with procedures, coordinating outside records, and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Requires Medical Assistant Certificate and BLS certification.