Medical Assistant - Valleywise Health
Chandler, AZ
About the Job
Facility: Valleywise Community Health Center - Chandler
Department: FQHC Clinic - Chandler
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 Look-Alike (FQHC LAL) / 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 both the back and front office.
Hourly Pay Range: $18.24 - $26.90
Qualifications
Education:
Education:
- High School diploma or GED is preferred.
- Requires graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants or Valleywise Health-approved course.
Experience:
- Prefers at least one (1) year of relevant related experience, preferably in a clinic setting.
Certification/Licensure:
- Requires certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through 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 a fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of the hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
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 customer service skills.
Source : Valleywise Health