Medical Assistant

Position Information

Location: Surprise, AZ
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Travel Requirement: No
Teleworking: No
Pay: $27.25/hr. ($22.16/hr. base rate + $5.09 H&W)
Pay rates reflect the full rate for this position, including both the base pay and health and welfare benefits in accordance with applicable requirements.

Duties and Requirements

• Assist healthcare providers with resident intake procedures, patient preparation, and routine medical support activities.
• Record vital signs, medical histories, treatment information, and healthcare documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare examination rooms, sanitize medical equipment, and maintain clinical supply inventories.
• Cookout resident medical appointments, referrals, and follow-up healthcare services.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident medical information and comply with HIPAA and facility privacy standards.
• Monitor resident health concerns and communicate medical issues to healthcare providers promptly.
• Support infection prevention procedures and maintain sanitation standards throughout medical work areas.
• Aid with medication distribution support activities and healthcare operational documentation as directed.

Qualifications

• Must possess one (1) year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Must hold current CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) certification.
• Must be able to provide proof of citizenship or legal US work authorization.
• If prior active-duty military, must provide copies of DD214(s) showing discharge condition.
• Must consent to fingerprinting.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean criminal record and ability to pass a comprehensive background check and security screening.
• Excellent communication, observation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure and in high-stress situations.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach.
• May be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies.
• May also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.