Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

La Paz Regional Hospital & Clinics; Quartzsite (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

La Paz Medical Center in Quartzsite, AZ is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support clinicians and nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care. You will perform vital signs, assist with exams, coordinate pre-certifications and referrals, and help with scheduling and documentation to ensure smooth clinic operations.

The role requires a completed medical assistant program, BLS and active certification, plus strong computer and communication skills to handle multiple priorities in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program.
• BLS certification required.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification required; meets Meaningful use requirements.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with medical software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams by taking vitals and documenting chief complaint.
• Assist providers with exams and minor in-office procedures; monitor patient status.
• Coordinate patient care including referrals, pre-certifications, and scheduling; communicate test results.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Patient care coordination

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling software

Job description

La Paz Medical Center in Quartzsite, AZ is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support clinicians and nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care. You will perform vital signs, assist with exams, coordinate pre-certifications and referrals, and help with scheduling and documentation to ensure smooth clinic operations.

The role requires a completed medical assistant program, BLS and active certification, plus strong computer and communication skills to handle multiple priorities in