Medical Assistant - TB
Medical Assistant - TB
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Job Description
Posting Date
04/10/25Application Deadline
04/16/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.00 $23.50 hourlyFull Pay Range: $19.00 $28.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates 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
UnclassifiedDepartment
Public HealthAbout the Position
Are you an experienced Medical Assistant Fantastic! The Tuberculosis Services division of Maricopa County Public Health is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Assistant to join our team!
As our Medical Assistant you will play an important role in fulfilling our mission to prevent the spread of communicable diseases through education prevention and treatment. Our team provides highquality health care and exceptional customer service through direct patient care support services and surveillance activities.
About Us
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPHs 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 datadriven approach to our work. We value our staffs 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
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance with hybrid work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27 monthly contribution rate and includes a 100 employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion from an accredited healthcare training program
High school diploma or GED
We Also Value
Experience performing venipuncture and administering injections or vaccines
Experience using electronic medical records
Phlebotomy certification
Basic Life Support Certification
Public Health or Community Health Worker certification from an accredited college or currently enrolled in a Public Health or Community Health Worker program and eligible to receive a certification within six months of hire
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Job Contributions
Provides direct patient care including patient data collection specimen collection communicable disease
Provides Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) and Directly Observed Preventive Therapy (DOPT) medications to patients in the clinic through video or delivers medication to patients home job school etc. and notifies the medical personnel of any patient complaints or problems
Collects specimens such as blood urine sputum etc. from patients receiving care from one or more of the clinical programs of the division
Documents patient and family encounters in the prescribed medical records or encounter/reporting form
Performs certain medical procedures (i.e. tuberculin skin testing etc. under the direction of the medical director of the division
Gathers patient demographics and medical information to be used by the physician to determine the individuals prescribed treatment regimen
Assists medical personnel in the clinic with collecting specimens as ordered and prepping patients for the physician to examine
Participates in teaching and educating patients and families about communicable or chronic medical conditions affecting their health
Tracks and locates patients or contacts throughout Maricopa County who suffer from or were exposed to a communicable disease
Working Conditions
The work location will vary between a clinical setting and home visits in diverse communities
The clinical environment involves extended periods of standing walking reaching and crouching with potential exposure to biohazard materials such as bodily specimens (e.g. blood urine oral fluid)
Will be required to drive to various locations within Maricopa County in a personal vehicle in all weather conditions
Ability to lift carry push and pull 20 lbs
Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid Certification by the time of hire
Must complete the OSHA/Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure and Defensive Driving training within three months of hire
Within one month of hire all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccinepreventable 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 (chickenpox) and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
