Maricopa County
Medical Assistant Lead
1645 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85006 · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$19k-$24kDetected 22 days ago
HRISCustomer SupportEHR/EMRPublic HealthPatient CareLeadership
About the role
- The position also provides leadership in staff coordination, workflow management, quality improvement, and efficient clinic operations while supporting healthcare providers during patient encounters and care coordination activities.
- 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.
Requirements
- Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, and requires walking/standing to a significant degree
- Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
- 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
Compensation
- 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.
- $19.00 - $28.50 hourly
- About the Position
- This role performs hands-on clinical duties, including patient intake, registration, phlebotomy, specimen collection and preparation, point-of-care testing, medication and vaccine administration, insurance verification, payment processing, and clinical documentation.
- We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work.
Benefits
- 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
- Contractor with Benefits
- The Medical Assistant Lead serves as a clinical and operational leader supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care in both public health clinics and mobile health settings.
- When the Mobile Health Unit is not in operation, this role supports Public Health Clinic operations to ensure continuity of care and service delivery.
- Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.!
- Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Public Health
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Company info
- 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
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
- Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
- Two years 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
- 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.
- 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
- Administrative experience in a clinical setting with medical providers
- Lead or supervisory experience
- Experience managing the workflow in a medical office or mobile health clinic
- Experience diagnosing and treating STDs or other communicable diseases
- Experience performing quality assurance activities in a medical setting
- Experience working with State regulatory and licensing requirements for an Outpatient Treatment Center
- Job Contributions
Equal opportunity
- Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.
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