TB Field Medical Assistant

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Are you an experienced Medical Assistant who enjoys being out in the community? Fantastic! The Tuberculosis Services division of Maricopa County Public Health is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Assistant to join our team to provide care to patients throughout Maricopa County! If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and thrive in a dynamic environment where you will be primarily out in the field, this is a fitting position for you. As our mobile 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 high-quality health care and exceptional customer service through direct patient care, support services, and surveillance activities. Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH's 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 data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's 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 work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! 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 skills 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 individual's 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

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Posting Date 04/01/26 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.00 - $23.75 hourly Full Pay Range: $19.00 - $28.50 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's 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 Unclassified Department Public Health

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