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Devereux
Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$42,144 / year median in Arizona
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Assistant Devereux
- 3.0 Scottsdale, AZ Job Details Full-time $18.00
- $19.
GED Driver's License Full Job Description Description:
Devereux Arizona's Residential Treatment Center (RTC) provides intensive, 24-hour support for youth aged 7 to 17, who are experiencing serious emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. In a structured, therapeutic environment, we combine clinical expertise with compassionate, trauma-informed care to help youth heal, grow and build a brighter future. The RTC features dormitories, an accredited K-12 school, food services, 24/7 on-site nursing, and specialized therapy and clinical services. Medical Assistants provide direct, hands-on medical assistance to practitioners treating patients in a residential treatment setting serving children and adolescents.Medical Assistant job duties inclue:
Assisting with day-to-day health services operations, coordination of medical appointments, medication administration support, health record documentation, and communication between nursing staff, providers, and families as appropriate Assisting with routine clinical procedures, monitoring and documenting health-related information, facilitating medication management processes, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, and ensuring timely completion of required health documentation Coordinating, transporting, and accompanying individuals to off-site medical, dental, psychiatric, and specialty appointments, ensuring appropriate supervision, continuity of care, and timely communication of provider recommendations, treatment plans, and follow-up needs to the nursing and treatment teams Assisting with infection prevention activities, health screenings, and adherence to organizational policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements Providing administrative and clinical assistance to ensure efficient healthcare operations and support the overall health and well-being of individuals receiving residential treatment services, and other job duties as assignedAdditional Details:
Pay Range:
$18/hr- $19.
Full Time Schedule:
Monday- Friday 9am-5pm, with other hours as needed (schedules are subject to change)
Work Location:
6436 E Sweetwater Ave., Scottsdale, Arizona 85254Qualifications:
Must be 21 years of age or older High School diploma or GED required Medical Assistant Certificate from a United States accredited educational institution Completion of a Medical Assistant Externship Experience working with individuals in behavioral health preferred Basic knowledge of medical terminology; excellent oral and written communication skills Customer service experience required; ability to work in a fast paced office and prioritize multiple duties. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn other software programsOTHER:
Ability to attend full time new hire orientation Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (paid) Drug test within 24hrs of offer w/ negative results Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment Valid Arizona Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check Current AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions).Arizona Revised Statutes Notice:
If a person's employment record contains a six-month or longer time frame during which the person was not employed by any employer, a completed application with a new set of fingerprints shall be submitted to the department of public safety. For more information, visit HERE. Benefits and Rewards Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year) ASCEND, career accelerator program and tuition assistance . Learn more HERE . Retirement , eM Life for Mental Health and Work/Life Programs, Service Anniversary Awards Free access to Payactiv , a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance): 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!http:
//benefits.devereux.org Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.Company Overview:
Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults- and their families
- every year.
Our Mission:
Devereux changes lives- by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
- every day
- for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.
- offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors
- is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world
- one person, one family, one community at a time.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development