Medical Assistant – Primary Care

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Medical Assistant to support exams, document vital signs, and assist clinicians in a busy clinic in Arizona. You will help with phlebotomy, EKGs, and care coordination, ensuring accurate medical records and smooth patient flow.

Requires MA certification, BLS, a high school diploma or GED, and strong computer and communication skills to manage multiple priorities and maintain high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; state regulations define MA training.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong computer skills with medical software.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple changing priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams and record vital signs and symptoms.
• Assist providers with exams and minor procedures including phlebotomy and EKGs.
• Coordinate patient care: referrals, authorizations, scheduling.
• Maintain accurate medical records and related documentation.
• Keep exam rooms and equipment clean and stocked; manage supplies.
• Communicate effectively with patients and internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Vital Signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Documentation

Medical Software

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medical Software

Job description

• Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint.
• Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients’ blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG’s.
• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests.
• Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.
• Orders supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas.
• Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
• Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care coordination, including vital sign measurement, documentation, and support for medical procedures. Holds active Medical Assistant Certification and BLS certification, with strong communication and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active Medical Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification
• Patient Care Coordination
• Medical Software Proficiency
• Interpersonal Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vital Sign Measurement
• Phlebotomy
• EKG Administration
• Patient Documentation
• Medical Record Management

Soft Skills

• Exceptional Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Medical Assistant Certification
• BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• Medical Assistant
• Clinical Support
• Healthcare Coordination

Tools & Technologies

• Medical Software