OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Salary Grade: 2
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $16.54 - $19.43 Per Hour
Full Range: $16.54 - $22.33 Per Hour
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The Pima County Health Department is currently seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. The selected candidate will work under the direct supervision of a physician, physician assistant (PA), or nurse practitioner (NP). This position entails performing delegated clinical procedures appropriate to the individual's medical assistant education and training within a public health ambulatory setting.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE WITHOUT COPY OF DIPLOMA OR GED.
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Assists physicians, PAs, and NPs with patient care duties in the clinic environment;
Takes and records vital signs, height, weight, allergies and medication changes;
Prepares clients for and assists with examinations, procedures and treatments;
Sets up, cleans and maintains examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment and orders supplies as needed;
Assists with delegated patient education;
Collect blood specimens via capillary and venipuncture technique;
Provide a single dose of oral medication to a patient for immediate self-administration under observation and administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed by the physician, NP or PA;
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and performs required Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived tests;
Performs aseptic techniques and infection control;
Practices universal precautions, including hand washing and disposal of bio-hazardous materials;
Processes instruments and equipment as needed;
Screens and notifies clients of normal laboratory/test results;
Complies with quality assurance practices and established risk management and safety procedures;
Maintains patient medical records by documenting care/services provided, communications, medications and treatments;
Maintains confidentiality of patient/client-related conversations, files and documents;
Responds to, resolves or routes (to appropriate staff) public, patient and staff inquiries concerning clinical, departmental and county activities, policies and procedures;
Operates computers and other electronic equipment to support office operations;
Recognizes cultural diversity and adapts communications to individual's understanding;
Recognizes and responds effectively to verbal, nonverbal, and written communications, and applies medical terminology appropriately;
Identifies and responds to issues of confidentiality;
Schedules and monitors client appointments;
Ensures compliance with third-party and managed care policies, procedures, and guidelines;
Performs billing and collection procedures.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
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local, state and federal government requirements, laws, rules, regulations and standards that apply to Medical Assistants (e.g., CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA);
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Methods and techniques for prevention of safety and health hazards;
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principles and practices of public health;
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medical office and ambulatory care practices and procedures;
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medical terminology;
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medication administration techniques;
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medical record keeping and filing systems, manual or electronic;
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universal precautions, processes and procedures for safety in a medical office and ambulatory setting;
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English, spelling, grammar, punctuation and composition.
Skill in:
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administering oral medications, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections;
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collecting and preparing laboratory specimens and performing CLIA-waived tests;
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interpreting and applying required local, state, and federal government laws, rules, regulations and standards (e.g., CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA);
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performing and maintaining universal precautions and procedures for safety;
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operating computers and other systems to enhance office procedures;
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interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with clients, health care staff, clinicians, and the public;
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proficiency in keyboarding skills, data entry and retrieving information;
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communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
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following written and oral instructions;
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establishing and maintaining effective relationships with patients, supervisors and health care professionals.
A High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certification and six (6) months of medical assistance experience or enrollment in a certified medical assistant program or certification from a valid educational institute.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
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Minimum one (1) year experience in a clinical setting.
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Experience working with Electronic Health Records.
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Experience with scheduling, and billing for medical services.
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Experience with collecting and processing laboratory specimens.
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Bi-lingual (English/Spanish).
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Licenses and Certificates: Current First Aid and CPR certification is required on the date of appointment. All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to maintain the required certification and/or licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a high risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. In accordance with OSHA and Pima County guidelines, TB screening, Hepatitis B vaccinations, safety training and equipment will be provided. Employee must provide own transportation between facility locations. Some positions may require bi-lingual ability in English and a second language, as determined by the appointing authority. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.