Medical Assistant/Correctional Health Technician (MA/CHT)

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant/Correctional Health Technician (MA/CHT) is responsible for providing quality patient care under the direct supervision of medical or nursing personnel. This role involves a commitment to work three 12-hour shifts each week for a minimum of 13 weeks, specifically for night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform duties within the MA scope of practice to ensure quality patient care.
• Complete required documentation in electronic health records or other modalities.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Take patient histories, vital signs, and record chief complaints.
• Assist in office procedures, tests, and examinations.
• Maintain adequate supplies for examination and procedure rooms.
• Transcribe provider orders and schedule return appointments.
• Administer injections, immunizations, and skin TB tests per protocol.
• Perform venipunctures and lab tests.
• Conduct office duties including copying, filing, scanning, scheduling, and document preparation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office software for creating documents, spreadsheets, emails, and calendar tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant accredited Health Care Training Program as specified in Arizona Revised Statutes.
• Current, completed fit testing for N95 particulate respirators.
• Current, completed First Aid Certification.
• Minimum of one year of relevant work experience in this position.