Medical Assistant - Southeast - Pediatric Medicine

El Rio Community Health Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tucson is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Pediatric Medicine department. The role involves providing direct patient care, maintaining clinical standards, and ensuring compliance with healthcare policies. Ideal candidates will have a Medical Assistant Certificate and experience in an ambulatory setting. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Complete all clinical and non-clinical duties efficiently.
• Assist with procedures within the scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support clinical operations.
• Document patient information in the EHR.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

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Medical Assistant - Southeast - Pediatric Medicine

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Job Purpose

The Medical Assistant serves in a medical support role as part of a team providing quality healthcare to El Rio patients. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, as well as clinical and non-clinical services within the scope of practice at El Rio Health, at a designated clinic location.

This scope of practice adheres to El Rio Health Policies and Procedures. Employees work under general supervision, with any issues involving policy departures reviewed with a supervisor.

The primary goal is to support El Rio's mission of providing comprehensive, quality, and accessible healthcare by performing essential functions effectively.

Essential Job Functions

• Complete all clinical and non-clinical duties efficiently, maintaining high standards and low error rates.
• Follow the Patient Intake Process, documenting information, responses, and actions into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assist with or perform procedures within the scope of practice, complying with Nursing Policies and Procedures.
• Respond to patient needs based on visit reasons, coordinating outside medical records, lab, and radiology results.
• Ensure provider orders are completed, and patients understand discharge instructions, documenting all actions in the EHR.
• Support clinical operations through administrative activities, ensuring proper documentation.
• Maintain proficiency through annual competency evaluations.
• Keep work environment clean, safe, and hygienic, complying with policies.
• Understand and apply compliance standards, including Joint Commission Accreditation requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Policies, Standing Orders, and Service Standards.
• Ensure a safe environment, reporting hazards immediately.
• Label, rotate, and stock medications and supplies, maintaining proper inventories.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., or equivalent experience related to the job functions.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited institution.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Level I fingerprint clearance card, either current or applied for within seven days of employment.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license if driving during work hours, complying with insurance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of medical assistant experience in an ambulatory setting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

El Rio Health is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. All employees must obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card within specified timeframes. Vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza is strongly encouraged, with accommodations available for exemptions. Drug testing is required prior to employment and periodically thereafter. El Rio Health is a non-profit FQHC adhering to federal drug-free workplace standards.