Medical Assistant

About the role

Perform customer service duties, clerical support, data entry, and routine accounting functions for Public Health Services Department (PHSD) and perform duties in compliance with County policies and procedures under basic supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service, clerical support, data entry, and basic bookkeeping functions for PHSD clinical programs and perform duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with County policies.
• Provide information and assistance to clients, assist customers with applications, government forms, and other documents and explain County policies and procedures.
• Review applications and other documents for compliance to rules and regulations.
• Review and update files and distribute related paperwork and maintain records and filing systems.
• Answer incoming phone calls and direct callers to the correct person or work group and take messages and relays as necessary.
• Perform cashier duties in accordance with standard office procedures and County policy, receive and record payments, prepare and issue receipts, and balance daily work and monies received.
• Provide educational material and personalized information to clients during pre-screening procedures.
• Aid the providers, take vital signs, and perform STD screenings.
• Aid clients to access other health care and community services programs.
• Aid professional staff with clinic setup and patient examinations as directed.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

  Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved and accredited medical assistant program, and submit copy of certificate with application.
  • One (1) year of experience in Public Health or medical field.
  • Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
  • Has worked as a Medical Assistant (preferred qualification).

    Qualifications

    • Knowledge of regional community service agencies and community resources.
    • Knowledge of basic principles of accounting, record keeping, and records management.
    • Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records and generating reports.
    • Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
    • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

    Skills

    • Knowledge of basic principles of accounting, record keeping, and records management.
    • Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records and generating reports.
    • Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
    • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

    Benefits

    Pinal County Offers Some Of The Best Benefits In Arizona! We Offer a Wide Range Of Employee Benefits. You Can Read More details About Our Organizations Benefit Program Or You Can Review The List Below:

    • Paid vacation and sick leave.
    • Retirement plans with generous employer contributions - guaranteed lifetime benefit!
    • Top tier affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
    • Comprehensive wellness program.
    • Onsite mammogram and prostate screening events.
    • Biometrics and health screening events.
    • Financial health and retirement planning events.
    • Online fitness resources and onsite sessions like yoga and tai chi.
    • Quarterly wellness challenges.
    • Vaccination clinics.
    • Onsite vision exams and optometry events.
    • Tuition reimbursement program.
    • Alternative work schedules.
    • Telehealth.
    • Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education.
    • Employee assistance program with ongoing training & development options.
    • Civil service leave van pool options.
    • Short-term disability – employer paid.
    • Basic life insurance - employer paid.
    • Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses.
    • Suite of voluntary benefits including additional life, accident, critical illness & cancer insurance.

    Pay

    The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

    Schedule

    Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.