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Form of workUnder 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 both the back and front office.
Hourly Pay Rate: $18.24 - $26.90
Qualifications
Education:
- Requires graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants or Valleywise Health approved course.
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is preferred.
Experience:
- Prefer at least one (1) year of relevant related experience, preferably in a clinical 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 a fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of the hire date. Must present an 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 leadership skills.
