Refugee Medical Assistant

Posting Date

04/05/24

Application Deadline

04/12/24

Pay Range

Hiring Pay Range: $18.50 - $22.75 hourly

Full Range: $18.50 - $27.00 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

Are you passionate about making a direct difference in the lives of others? We have a rewarding career opportunity for you!

As our Refugee Medical Assistant. you will help support Clinicians in the Public Health 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 Clinicians in order to help prevent the spread of communicable diseases. In this role, you will work with new arrival refugees with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

Ready to make your mark on the community? Apply today!

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

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balancePaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesMaricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

One year of experience as a Medical Assistant, including venipuncture experience and experience administering vaccines or other injectionsCertificate of Completion as a Medical Assistant from an accredited Health Care Training ProgramHigh school diploma or GED

We Also Value

National Certification as a Medical AssistantBilingual skills in English/Spanish

Job Contributions

Prepare patients for their appointments by accompanying them to the exam room and facilitate the patient flow through the practice of anticipating patient and provider needsEnsure exam rooms are clean, stocked and appropriately set up each day prior to rooming patients.Perform routine medical tasks of drawing blood, administering injections, and preparing patients for examinations and treatmentAssist the provider with examinations of patient and administer/order diagnostic tests, procedures and treatmentProvide basic patient care as directed by provider and as allowed by license, certification, or registrationDocument patient care using electronic or other medical record systems and computer applications in accordance with regulatory requirements, quality initiatives, policies, and proceduresAssist in patient education by providing informational handouts, an after-visit summary, and/or treatment plan summary as instructed by the ClinicianReceive and record lab test results via telephone or computer and ensure 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 high-volume clinical settingMust secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete a background check to include an Arizona Department of Child Safely registry checkMust be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergencyAll 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 consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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.

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