Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Vitals

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and nursing staff in delivering patient care. You will perform intake, take vital signs, assist with exams and minor procedures, and coordinate referrals and scheduling.

Responsibilities include clerical support, medical records handling, and maintaining a clean clinical environment. Certification pathways are described, with options for CMA, RMA, NCMA, and related programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completed accredited Medical Assisting program.
• Uncertified MA may enroll to obtain certification within 12 months.
• Certification options include CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA or NCCT.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for exam; record vital signs and symptoms; report changes to clinician.
• Assist providers with exams and minor in-office procedures; take BP, temperature, auscultate.
• Coordinate pre-certifications, referrals, and scheduling; communicate test results.
• Provide clerical support; maintain medical records and billing information.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and disinfect equipment per OSHA.
• Monitor inventory of medications and supplies; support team communications.
• Complete onboarding and orientation; work under supervision of providers.
• Interact with staff, patients and external contacts to support care.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Medical terminology

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EMR

Scheduling software

Billing systems

Job description

Banner Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and nursing staff in delivering patient care. You will perform intake, take vital signs, assist with exams and minor procedures, and coordinate referrals and scheduling.

Responsibilities include clerical support, medical records handling, and maintaining a clean clinical environment. Certification pathways are described, with options for CMA, RMA, NCMA, and related programs.