Medical Assistant

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
1645 East Roosevelt Street (Show on map)
Jun 05, 2025
Posting Date 06/03/25 Application Deadline 06/05/25 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.00 - $23.50 hourly Full Pay Range: $19.00 - $28.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Public Health About the Position The Medical Assistant STD and Refugee Clinics support Clinicians in the Clinical Services Division by providing basic health care services such as preparing patient rooms, performing venipuncture, administering immunizations, and taking patient history to prepare the patients for evaluation by the Clinician in order to help prevent the spread of communicable diseases. The Clinical Services Division protects and promotes the health of Maricopa County residents by working to prevent the spread of communicable diseases through education, prevention and treatment. We take pride in providing high-quality health care and exceptional customer service through direct patient care, supportive services, and field and surveillance activities.We actively pursue excellence in a dynamic, forward-moving and fast-paced environment. About Us Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require One year of experience working in the medical field as a Medical Assistant, including venipuncture experience, experience administering vaccines or other injections, and experience with electronic medical records Certificate of Completion as a Medical Assistant from an accredited Health Care Training Program High school diploma or GED We Also Value National Certification as a Medical Assistant Bilingual skills in English/Spanish Job Contributions Prepares patients for their appointments by accompanying them to the examining room and facilitates the patient flow through the practice of anticipating patient and provider needs Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked and appropriately set up each day prior to rooming patients Performs routine medical tasks of drawing blood, administering injections, and preparing patients for examinations and treatment Assists the provider with examinations of patient and administering/ordering diagnostic tests, procedures and treatment. Provides basic patient care as directed by provider and as allowed by license, certification or registration Documents patient care using electronic or other medical records systems and computer applications in accordance with regulatory requirements, quality initiatives, policies and procedures Assists in patient education by providing informational handouts, an after visit summary, and/or treatment plan summary as instructed by the Clinician Receives and records lab test results via telephone or computer and ensures that those results and related reports are with the patient's medical record at the time of patient's visit Working Conditions The Medical Assistant in this position will be working in a clinical setting and required to work at various locations Travel may be required to attend conferences, training, and possible varying work locations as assigned by the Administrative Supervisor, Program Supervisor, Division Administrator, or Medical Director, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles or private vehicles on County business Valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency All employees, within one month of hire, will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chicken pox) and annual Influenza. Some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!