Pediatric Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

El Rio; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations and patient care across assigned clinic locations. You will perform direct patient care and assist with administrative tasks within the scope of practice, under supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation in the EHR, patient intake coordination, specimen handling, and adherence to HIPAA and Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (minimum).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, related to job functions.

Responsibilities

• Complete all clinical and non-clinical duties within defined performance standards.
• Complete patient intake steps: document information, patient responses, and EHR updates.
• Assist procedures within MA scope while complying with Nursing Policies and Procedures.
• Coordinate outside medical records, labs, and radiology results.
• Enter provider orders into the EHR and ensure patient understanding of discharge instructions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment per policies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinical operations and patient care across assigned clinic locations. You will perform direct patient care and assist with administrative tasks within the scope of practice, under supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation in the EHR, patient intake coordination, specimen handling, and adherence to HIPAA and Joint Commission standards.