Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Licensure reimbursement

Student loan support

Career development

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is hiring a TEMP Medical Assistant for Northwest General Surgery in Tucson. The role supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under supervision, helping with procedures, managing exam rooms, and ensuring smooth clinic operations.

Responsibilities include vital signs, patient intake, room prep, phone triage, and documentation. Requires a Medical Assistant program completion; 0–1 year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school preferred
• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with non-invasive procedures and take vital signs.
• Prepare and disinfect exam rooms before visits and procedures.
• Perform patient intake duties, including scheduling and documenting information.
• Triage phone calls and relay test results as directed by licensed staff.
• Verify insurance eligibility and assist with patient registrations and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate daily logs and documentation for the clinic.
• Educate patients on medications, diets, and other health topics as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient intake

Exam room prep

Phone triage

Medical terminology

Infection control

Time management

Confidentiality

MS Office

EMR systems

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR software

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is hiring a TEMP Medical Assistant for Northwest General Surgery in Tucson. The role supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under supervision, helping with procedures, managing exam rooms, and ensuring smooth clinic operations.

Responsibilities include vital signs, patient intake, room prep, phone triage, and documentation. Requires a Medical Assistant program completion; 0–1 year experience preferred.