Medical Assistant I - CHS (Prescott)

The ideal candidate will possess experience in primary care, reproductive health, and/or behavioral health.

Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.

Under direct supervision, performs health-related work of moderate difficulty assisting the healthcare provider in the clinic setting.

• Optimizes clinic workflow including escorting patients to exam room, carrying out patient history interviews, taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, providing patient information/instructions, and exiting patients.
• Conveys clinical information to patients on behalf of the provider after receiving specific instructions in areas such as taking medications, special diets, prescription refills, and laboratory tests.
• Organizes and maintains clinic exam rooms and workspace including restocking supplies in patient rooms, maintaining inventory and sterilizing instruments.
• Performs basic in-house laboratory tests including finger stick glucose or hemoglobin, dip stick urinalysis, rapid test for strep infections, and electrocardiograms.
• Administers medication and treatment (excluding injections) to patients as directed by the provider.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.  
 
Experience: 
No experience required.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess Medical Assistant Certification from an approved Medical Assistant training program.
Must obtain Basic Life Support for the Health Care Professionals within three (3) months of hire.   
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 
 Knowledge of:

• Basic healthcare methods and practices, including the correct methods for collecting laboratory specimens.
• Medical office operations.
• Cultural diversity and implications in delivering healthcare.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.
  
  

Skill in:

• Demonstrating care, concern, and courtesy when dealing with people.  
• Balancing job responsibilities and assuring patients receive timely care without undue waiting in exam rooms or lobby.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.
  
  

Ability to:

• Understand health care concepts pertinent to work requirements and provide accurate and thorough teaching to patients as directed by the health care provider.
• Recognize and report a patient's health status accurately.
• Maintain public trust by honoring patient confidentiality at all times.
• Assure that efforts are made to provide patients with information needed to make personal health decisions.
• Travel between all clinic locations to provide staffing coverage when needed.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.  
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
  
  

Work Environment:
The work involves potential exposure to infections, contagious diseases and blood borne pathogens. Clinical staff are required to use appropriate protective equipment. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 3
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: Yes

Salary : $19 - $24