Medical Assistant - Flagstaff (Elk Ridge) - Pediatric Medicine

El Rio Community Health Center Flagstaff, AZ, US

As a Medical Assistant, you will be playing a crucial role in patient care, allowing you to directly interact with patients and contribute to their overall well-being. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our providers, contributing to a collaborative and patient-centric environment.

Essential Job Functions:

Gathers necessary vital signs from patients and completes the office visit form for the physician's review and the patient's file
Correctly collects, prepares, and sends laboratory specimens for routine tests and records results under the direct supervision of the provider
Administers selected medication and treatments to patients as ordered, including injections and immunizations and instruct patients on proper follow-up procedures under the supervision of the provider
Maintains the supply of stock in exam rooms and lab areas and documents usage, so supplies may be replenished
Sets up and cleans medical equipment and keeps red bags emptied and prepared for pickup
Provides a high level of customer service to both our patients and co-workers

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D).

If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

A Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved and accredited educational institution
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers
Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment.
Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must be in compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.

Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.

All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i.e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).

All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.

Elk Ridge Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. Elk Ridge Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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