Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support, PTO

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

PTO and illness benefits

401(k) with company match

Licensure and certification reimburs

Career development

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinic operations in Oro Valley, AZ. The role involves clinical tasks under supervision, exam room prep, patient intake, and coordinating administrative duties to ensure smooth daily operations.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant program completion and 0–1 years of experience in a medical setting. Licensure requirements include BCLS certification; benefits include comprehensive health coverage and PTO.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional service to patients and staff.
• Effective time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams.
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms before patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
• Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
• Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
• Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
• Monitors and requisitions supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
• Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.

Skills

Medical office procedures

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Education

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinic operations in Oro Valley, AZ. The role involves clinical tasks under supervision, exam room prep, patient intake, and coordinating administrative duties to ensure smooth daily operations.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant program completion and 0–1 years of experience in a medical setting. Licensure requirements include BCLS certification; benefits include comprehensive health coverage and PTO.