Medical Assistant - Surgery Clinic

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Surgery Clinic in Phoenix. This full-time role involves providing patient care and administrative support in a diverse healthcare environment. Candidates should have relevant experience, a high school diploma, and be eligible for certification as a Medical Assistant.

Qualifications

• Prefer at least one year of relevant experience in a clinic setting.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, skilled, age-specific care for patients.
• Perform patient care, secretarial, and technical-related services.
• Collaborate with all disciplines under clinical direction.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants

Job description

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Base pay range

$18.24/hr - $26.90/hr

Facility: Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center - Phoenix

Department: Surgery Clinic - Phoenix

Schedule: Regular FT 40 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Days

Under the clinical direction of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and under the operational direction of the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)/Comprehensive Health Center (CHC) Clinic Manager, this position provides professional, skilled, age-specific care for patients in collaboration with all disciplines. This position demonstrates the professional skills and behaviors to promote comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare for consumers in a diverse healthcare environment. Performs patient care, secretarial, and technical-related services for the neonate through the geriatric patient population in both the back and front office.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Requires graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants or Valleywise Health approved course.

Experience

• Prefer at least one (1) year of relevant related experience, preferably in a clinic setting.

Certification/Licensure

• Incumbents hired into this position must be eligible to sit for one of the following certification exams:
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification issued by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification issued by American Medical Technologists (AMT) or
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) issued by the National Health Career Association (NHA).
• A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is required at the time of hire.
• Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
• Behavioral Health Departments: Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-306 CHAPTER 10 of the Dept. of Health Services, personnel must be at least 21 years of age, or at least 18 years of age and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member's scope of practice.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Must have the ability to work with culturally diverse people.
• Requires excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care