Medical Assistant/Correctional Health Technician MA/CHT

Service Description:

• Performs duties within the MA scope of practice to ensure quality patient care, under the direct supervision of medical or nursing personnel.
  
• Completes required documentation in the electronic health record or other modality.
  
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment, takes patient histories, vital signs, and records chief complaints.
  
• Performs office procedures, tests, and examinations.
  
• Maintains adequate supplies for exam/procedure rooms.
  
• Transcribes provider orders, schedules return appointments.
  
• Administers injections, immunizations, and skin TB test per protocol.
  
• Performs venipunctures and lab tests.
  
• Conducts office duties including copying, filing, scanning, scheduling, and document preparation.
  
• Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills to create documents, spreadsheets, emails, and calendar tasks utilizing Microsoft Office software.
  

Requirements

Supporting Documentation/Additional Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
  
• Copy of certificate of completion from a MA accredited Health Care Training Program, as detailed in Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) 32-1456 (D), or exceptions as listed in R4-16-401 (B).
  
• Copy of current, completed fit testing for N95 particulate respirators.
  
• Copy of current, completed First Aid Certification.
  
• Minimum one year of past work experience in this position.