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Maricopa County

Public county government delivering local services

Medical Assistant - STI Clinic

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timePhoenix, AZ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A certificate of completion from an accredited health care training program as a Medical Assistant is required.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire.
  • The employee must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete a background check.
  • The employee must provide evidence of immunity or receive required immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses within one month of hire.
  • The employee must be able to participate in scheduled emergency response training and respond as directed during a public health emergency.
  • The role requires the ability to exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, and to walk or stand to a significant degree.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for appointments by accompanying them to the examining room and facilitating patient flow by anticipating patients' and providers' needs.
  • Perform routine medical tasks, including drawing blood, administering injections, and preparing patients for examinations and treatment.
  • Document patient care using electronic or other medical records systems and computer applications in accordance with regulatory requirements, quality initiatives, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide basic patient care as directed by the provider and as allowed by license, certification, or registration.
  • Assist the provider with patient examinations and with administering or ordering diagnostic tests, procedures, and treatment.
  • Ensure exam rooms are clean, stocked, and appropriately set up each day before patients are roomed.
  • Assist in patient education by providing informational handouts, an after-visit summary, and/or a treatment plan summary as instructed by the clinician.
  • Receive and record lab test results by telephone or computer and ensure those results and related reports are in the patient's medical record at the time of the visit.
  • Travel to conferences, training, and possibly varying work locations as assigned, subject to County vehicle-use policies.

Desired Qualifications

  • National Certification as a Medical Assistant is valued.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish skills are valued.

About the Company

Maricopa County

Public county government delivering local services

Maricopa County operates as a county government serving residents in one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States. It provides public services and programs to improve people’s lives both now and in the long term, covering areas like public safety, health, housing, transportation, and community development. The “product” is the set of government services and programs delivered to residents, businesses, and visitors, and how they are accessed—through county offices, websites, hotlines, and in-person service centers. These services are funded by taxes and fees and are managed by elected officials and county staff who implement policy and run daily operations. The county works to deliver reliable services efficiently, with emphasis on transparency, accessibility, and responsiveness to community needs. The goal is to create a safe, healthy, and thriving community for current residents and future generations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
1871

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