What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (Phoenix) position at Jewish Family & Children's Service?
Overview
**Central Phoenix Clinic
Medical Assistant (CMA): the MRZ Healthcare Center in Phoenix is seeking a capable and experienced Certified Medical Assistant to work with the site medical staff in addressing matters related to the provision of primary care & psychiatric services to JFCS clients.
Responsibilities
- Responds to client concerns about their medications; research problems that arise, interact with pharmacies, funding sources, and other stakeholders to resolve problems.
- Assists the Nurse in obtaining vitals, blood pressure, blood draws, labs, and perform other related primary care duties as needed:
- Provides vaccinations to clients and document patient-care information related to vitals, blood pressure, pulse, height/weight, blood draw, and other lab results.
- Performs routine clerical and administrative tasks necessary to resolve behavioral health and primary care issues, and documents activities.
- Engages in patient education and support activities.
- Performs frequent inquiry about the client’s health and wellness needs and assists in coordinating those primary care or other supportive services with appropriate JFCS staff or external parties to ensure the client’s whole health is addressed.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Medical Assistant Certification required
- Experience with labs, drawing blood, performing vaccinations and rendering compassionate patient care.
- Ability to acquire a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Verifiable HS Diploma or GED
- Good interpersonal skills and communications skills
Some benefits of working with JFCS:
- Generous Bonus Programs for both full-time and part-time employees.
- FREE Primary HealthCare to all employees and every member of their household. This includes virtual doctor's visits, physicals, lab tests, x-rays, vaccinations, prescriptions, and telehealth.
- Employee Referral Bonuses for both the new-hire and the referring employee.
- Flexible Scheduling and Telehealth Flexibility for many positions.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
- We offer tuition and clinical license reimbursement.
- Numerous professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Generous paid time off / sick time allocations
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
- Wellness Coaching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions
