Patient-Centric Medical Assistant | Vital Signs & Lab Support

El Rio Community Health Center; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

El Rio Community Health Center in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patient care and work closely with providers in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.

Essential duties include taking vital signs, preparing and sending lab specimens, administering injections and immunizations, maintaining supplies, setting up equipment, and ensuring accurate records. A high school diploma or GED is required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Excellent patient service skills.

Responsibilities

• Gathers vital signs and completes the office visit form for physician review and patient file.
• Collects, prepares, and sends laboratory specimens and records results under supervision.
• Administers selected medications and injections and instructs patients on follow-up procedures under supervision.
• Maintains stock in exam rooms and labs and documents usage for replenishment.
• Sets up and cleans medical equipment and handles waste and bags for pickup.
• Provides high level customer service to patients and co-workers.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

El Rio Community Health Center in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support patient care and work closely with providers in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.

Essential duties include taking vital signs, preparing and sending lab specimens, administering injections and immunizations, maintaining supplies, setting up equipment, and ensuring accurate records. A high school diploma or GED is required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.