Medical Assistant - Northwest Urgent Care - Float 1

Northwest Urgent Care; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险覆盖

PTO and extended illness benefits

401(k) with company match

Licensure and certification reimburse

Student Loan Support

Career development and advancement

Birthday/recognition programs

Job summary

Northwest Urgent Care in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support urgent care providers across multiple clinics. You will prepare patients, take vital signs, assist with procedures, and handle administrative tasks in a fast-paced walk-in setting.

The role requires 1–2 years of MA experience, CMA or RMA certification, and BCLS. Expect 12-hour shifts, some weekends, and travel between Harrison, Madera, and Houghton locations.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a healthcare setting as a Medical Assistant
• 1–2 years in a clinical, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting preferred
• CMA-AAMA or RMA certification; BCLS required

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and room patients; take vital signs and histories in EMR.
• Assist with examinations, procedures, and diagnostic testing; ensure patient comfort.
• Support providers during exams; maintain supplies and equipment.
• Collect specimens (blood, urine, swabs) under supervision.
• Administer medications and non-intravenous injections as directed.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and perform basic sanitization.
• Perform check-in, registration, and patient documentation tasks.
• Monitor patient flow and support efficient care delivery.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Education

CMA-AAMA

RMA-AMT

BCLS

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Medical Assistant - Northwest Urgent Care - Float 1

Tucson, AZ, United States

Job Description

Why Join Us?

• Assists Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
• Benefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Work Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match
• Grow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
• We Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles
• Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles
• Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs
• A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.

Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact.

Float Clinics (3):

• Harrison
  1040 S Harrison Rd | STE 120, Tucson, AZ 85748
• Madera
  9175 E Tanque Verde Rd | STE 187, Tucson, AZ 85749
• Houghton
  7375 S. Houghton Rd. | Suite 115, Tucson, AZ 85747

Hours of Operation: 7-7, 7 days per week
12 hour shifts available

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant – Urgent Care Center supports urgent care providers by delivering high-quality, patient-centered clinical and administrative support. This role performs routine clinical tasks such as preparing patients for examinations, performing vital signs, assisting with clinical procedures such as collecting specimens, medication administration, and splinting. Additional responsibilities include, documenting histories in the EMR, while maintaining compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA standards. The Medical Assistant ensures operational efficiency through administrative support, quality assurance oversight, and may travel between Urgent Care clinics as needed to meet staffing and patient care needs. This role supports timely, efficient patient care in a fast-paced, walk-in clinical setting.

Essential Functions

• Prepares exam rooms and assists with rooming patients, including taking vital signs, obtaining medical histories, and reason for visit, documenting those in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Prepares patients for examinations, procedures, or diagnostic testing and assists providers during treatment as needed, ensuring they are comfortable and well informed.
• Supports providers during examinations and procedures by anticipating needs and ensuring necessary supplies and equipment are available.
• Assists with specimen collection, including blood, urine, and oral swabs, and processing under supervision and in accordance with facility protocols.
• Provides patients with clear instructions for follow-up care or diagnostic testing as directed by the provider.
• Administers medications and non-intravenous injections, including intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections as directed by the provider and in accordance with scope of certification.
• Maintains clean, stocked exam rooms and performs basic equipment sanitization between patient visits. Performs basic clinical, aseptic, and laboratory procedures to support patient care.
• Performs administrative support tasks such as check-in, registration, and patient documentation as needed.
• Monitors patient flow and collaborates with the care team to support efficient care delivery and reduced wait times.
• Responds to basic patient questions and relays more complex inquiries to the provider or appropriate staff member.
• Adheres to infection control protocols, privacy standards, and facility policies.
• Supports staffing and operational needs by traveling to other Urgent Care locations as required.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including some weekends and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting working as a Medical Assistant required
• 1-2 years of experience in a clinical, urgent care setting, or ambulatory care setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, walk-in urgent care environment.
• Basic understanding of clinical procedures, vital sign collection, and medical terminology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a positive, proactive approach to patient care and collaboration.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in navigating EMR systems or willingness to learn.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA required or
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)-American Medical Technologists required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.

Job Info

• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 1040 S Harrison Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85748, US