Medical Assistant.

Facility : Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center - Phoenix

Department : Oncology 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 the back and front office.

Hourly Pay Range : $ - $ Qualifications

Education :

• A 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.

Benefits

Medical Plans Dental Plans Vision Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Basic & Optional Life / AD&D Voluntary Short Term Disability Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Employee Assistance Program Long Term Disability Retirement - ASRS Deferred Compensation - 457(b) Roth Supplemental Retirement - 401(A) Travel Reduction Program Wellness Program Personal Time Off & Extended Illness Bank MetLaw