Medical Assistant: Frontline Patient Care (Day Shift)

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center invites applications for a Medical Assistant position at the TMCH Cancer Center Orange Grove. The role supports nursing and medical staff by delivering basic patient care, performing vital signs, specimen collection, and clerical tasks in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, charting observations, coordinating appointments, and maintaining sterile technique while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of medical assistance experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical assistance and basic patient care under the direction of licensed staff.
• Takes vital signs, weighs patients, and collects routine specimens; assists with lab procedures.
• Performs dressing changes and treatments using aseptic technique.
• Discontinues IV lines and performs EKGs as directed.
• Obtains prior authorizations, manages referrals, and assists with scheduling procedures.
• Notes patient visits, test results, and follow-up appointments; documents interactions in patient records.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tucson Medical Center invites applications for a Medical Assistant position at the TMCH Cancer Center Orange Grove. The role supports nursing and medical staff by delivering basic patient care, performing vital signs, specimen collection, and clerical tasks in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, charting observations, coordinating appointments, and maintaining sterile technique while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the