Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
Hospitals and Health Care · 10,001+ employees
Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS operates 59 affiliated hospitals with more than 8,000 beds and more than 800 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support in an urgent care setting, including patient rooming, vital sign collection, and procedure assistance.
They also document patient information in the EMR and ensure compliance with safety and privacy standards.
What you need
Candidates must have 1-2 years of healthcare experience and hold a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential.
A Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification is also required for this role.
Education: a professional certificate
Key skills
Clinical supportPatient careVital signs collectionMedical history documentationEMR navigationSpecimen collectionMedication administrationInjectionsAseptic techniqueLaboratory proceduresHIPAA complianceOSHA complianceCLIA standardsAdministrative supportPatient registrationInfection control
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Why Join Us?
* Assists Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that
rewards your hard work
* Benefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
coverage
* Work Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
* Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match
* Grow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement
pathways
* We Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement for
eligible roles
* Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles
* Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs
* A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture
making a difference every day
* Additional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance,
identity protection, and legal insurance.
Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact.
Clinic Address:
6303 E Broadway Blvd | Suite 161, Tucson, AZ 85710
Hours of Operation: 7-7, 7 days per week
12 hour shifts available
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant – Urgent Care Center supports urgent care providers by
delivering high-quality, patient-centered clinical and administrative support.
This role performs routine clinical tasks such as preparing patients for
examinations, performing vital signs, assisting with clinical procedures such as
collecting specimens, medication administration, and splinting. Additional
responsibilities include, documenting histories in the EMR, while maintaining
compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA standards. The Medical Assistant ensures
operational efficiency through administrative support, quality assurance
oversight, and may travel between Urgent Care clinics as needed to meet staffing
and patient care needs. This role supports timely, efficient patient care in a
fast-paced, walk-in clinical setting.
Essential Functions
* Prepares exam rooms and assists with rooming patients, including taking vital
signs, obtaining medical histories, and reason for visit, documenting those
in the electronic medical record (EMR).
* Prepares patients for examinations, procedures, or diagnostic testing and
assists providers during treatment as needed, ensuring they are comfortable
and well informed.
* Supports providers during examinations and procedures by anticipating needs
and ensuring necessary supplies and equipment are available.
* Assists with specimen collection, including blood, urine, and oral swabs, and
processing under supervision and in accordance with facility protocols.
* Provides patients with clear instructions for follow-up care or diagnostic
testing as directed by the provider.
* Administers medications and non-intravenous injections, including
intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections as directed by the
provider and in accordance with scope of certification.
* Maintains clean, stocked exam rooms and performs basic equipment sanitization
between patient visits. Performs basic clinical, aseptic, and laboratory
procedures to support patient care.
* Performs administrative support tasks such as check-in, registration, and
patient documentation as needed.
* Monitors patient flow and collaborates with the care team to support
efficient care delivery and reduced wait times.
* Responds to basic patient questions and relays more complex inquiries to the
provider or appropriate staff member.
* Adheres to infection control protocols, privacy standards, and facility
policies.
* Supports staffing and operational needs by traveling to other Urgent Care
locations as required.
* Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including some weekends and holidays.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
* Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
* 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting working as a Medical
Assistant required
* 1-2 years of experience in a clinical, urgent care setting, or ambulatory
care setting preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, walk-in urgent care environment.
* Basic understanding of clinical procedures, vital sign collection, and
medical terminology.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a positive, proactive
approach to patient care and collaboration.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
* Proficiency in navigating EMR systems or willingness to learn.
Licenses and Certifications
* Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA required or
* Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)-American Medical Technologists required
* BCLS - Basic Life Support required
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.