This Medical Assistant is a full time, day shift position working at our Northwest Primary Care at Houghton!

Summary:

Performs patient care activities under the supervision of a provider. Assists providers with medical procedures and office administrative processes as required.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education:

Required: High School diploma/GED, and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program
(Note: If hired prior to 4/1/2021, equivalent experience is allowed in lieu of HS diploma/GED)."

Experience:

Preferred: Six (6) months experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program at NH.

Licenses/Certifications:

Required: American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross(ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) BLS certification.
Within 90 days of hire date, must have one of these certifications: Current CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) issued by AAMA, CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) issued by NHA, NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant) issued by NCCT or, the RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) issued by AMT."

Northwest Medical Center Houghton is a 44-bed, full-service hospital serving Tucson's east side. With a cath lab, 24/7 emergency care at our emergency department and Northwest Emergency Center at Vail, ICU (medical/surgical and telemetry), full lab and radiology services and four operating rooms supporting a broad array of specialties, Northwest Medical Center Houghton holds plenty of opportunity for applicants. Whether caring for patients at the bedside or supporting the hospital in a non-clinical role, we're excited to build a team who can really make an impact on our community. Northwest Medical Center Houghton is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.