What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (East Valley) position at Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona?
- East Valley Healthcare Center
- Responds to client concerns about their medications; research problems that arise, interact with pharmacies, funding sources, and other stakeholders to resolve problems.
- Assists the Nurse in obtaining vitals, blood pressure, blood draws, labs, and perform other related primary care duties as needed
- Provides vaccinations to clients and document patient-care information related to vitals, blood pressure, pulse, height/weight, blood draw, and other lab results.
- Performs routine clerical and administrative tasks necessary to resolve behavioral health and primary care issues, and documents activities.
- Engages in patient education and support activities.
- Performs frequent inquiry about the client’s health and wellness needs and assists in coordinating those primary care or other supportive services with appropriate JFCS staff or external parties to ensure the client’s whole health is addressed.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Medical Assistant Certification required
- Experience with labs, drawing blood, performing vaccinations and rendering compassionate patient care.
- Ability to acquire a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Verifiable HS Diploma or GED
- Good interpersonal skills and communications skills
- Numerous professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Generous paid time off / sick time allocations
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
- Wellness Coaching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions
Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s (JFCS) values each and every talented applicant, regardless of religious beliefs, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. JFCS places a high value on inclusion and diversity, whether that applies to our employees or the nearly 40,000 clients receiving our services throughout the Valley.
