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Posting Date 11/22/24
Application Deadline 11/26/24
Pay Range Hiring Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.25 hourly
Full 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 As our Medical Assistant in the STD and Refugee Clinics, you will 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 health equity 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 Growth and stability since 1871 Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Exceptional work-life balance Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 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 and experience administering vaccines or other injections Experience in the use of electronic medical records Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion from an accredited healthcare training program High school diploma or GED
We Also Value
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
Work is performed in a clinical setting Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire Travel may be required to attend conferences, training, and possibly varying work locations as assigned by the Administrative Supervisor, Program Supervisor, Division Administrator, or Medical Director, subject to County policies regarding the use of a private or County vehicle on County business. 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 Within one month of hire, all employees 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 (chickenpox), 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
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Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time
Nov 23, 2024