Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Sanctuary Recovery Centers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Recovery Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses by performing administrative and clinical duties in Phoenix, AZ. The role includes scheduling, record-keeping, preparing exam rooms, taking vitals, and basic patient care tasks.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, compassion, and teamwork, with background checks and drug screenings as part of employment. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; completion of medical assistant certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly with patients and external parties.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with knowledge of medical practices, administrative processes, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Acute observation skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Receive and direct phone calls, schedule appointments, check-in patients, and update patient records.
• Check-out patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services.
• Handle billing processes.
• Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record health history.
• Set up EKG machines, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection.
• Prepare equipment, assist physician with procedures, and manage exam-room supplies.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of patient care

Computer literacy

Confidentiality

Strong listening skills

Acute observation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant certification

Job description

Sanctuary Recovery Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses by performing administrative and clinical duties in Phoenix, AZ. The role includes scheduling, record-keeping, preparing exam rooms, taking vitals, and basic patient care tasks.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, compassion, and teamwork, with background checks and drug screenings as part of employment. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.