Medical Assistant I - CHS (Prescott Valley) - Yavapai County, AZ : Job Details

Salary: $18.68 - $23.82 HourlyLocation : Prescott Valley, AZJob Type: Full Time - Non ExemptJob Number: 202400480Department: Community Health Services - CHSOpening Date: 12/17/2024Closing Date: ContinuousRoleThe ideal candidate will possess experience in primary care, reproductive health, and/or behavioral health.Bilingual in Spanish preferred.Under direct supervision, performs health-related work of moderate difficulty assisting the healthcare provider in the clinic setting. Major Duties, Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications 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. Other Skills 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-ExemptGrade: 3Classification: ClassifiedSafety Sensitive: YesEMPLOYEE BENEFITSYavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package toFull-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:•10 Paid Holidays Per Year•Annual Leave•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)•Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision•Life Insurance•Long-Term & Short-Term Disability•Retirement Plans•Sick Leave•Tuition Reimbursement Program ELECTIVE COVERAGE•457 Deferred Compensation Program •Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision•Flexible Spending Account (FSA)•Health Savings Account (HSA)•Short-Term Disability •Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents) PLEASE NOTE•Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.•Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.•Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.01 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a Medical Assistant Certification from an approved Medical Assistant training program?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have a current certificate for Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) for the Health Care Professionals?

• Yes, I possess a current BLS certificate.
• No, I do not possess a current BLS certificate but acknowledge my understanding that I must obtain one within three (3) months of hire.

04 You must possess a current fingerprint clearance card Issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

• Yes, I currently possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• No, I do not currently possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, but acknowledge i must obtain one upon hire.

05 Are you bilingual in English/Spanish

• Yes
• No

06 Do you have experience in primary care, reproductive health and/or behavioral health?

• Yes
• No

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