Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Lab Support

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and maintain efficient patient flow. The role involves specimen collection, assisting during exams and procedures, and ensuring supplies are ready for each patient encounter.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant program, BLS CPR, and experience with the check-in/scheduling software. SJHMC is a key part of the Dignity Health system in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program or completion of a U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program
• Demonstrated experience with computer program utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - BLS CPR

Responsibilities

• Maintains hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens and collects laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol.
• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments, and procedures as requested.
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies.
• Assists in patient/equipment preparation.
• Performs follow-up actions as directed.
• Completes hospital forms per protocol.

Skills

BLS CPR

Patient interaction

Education

Medical Assistant program

U.S. Armed Forces medical services training

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and maintain efficient patient flow. The role involves specimen collection, assisting during exams and procedures, and ensuring supplies are ready for each patient encounter.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant program, BLS CPR, and experience with the check-in/scheduling software. SJHMC is a key part of the Dignity Health system in a community-focused setting.