Tb Field Medical Assistant

Maricopa County Department of Public Health

Maricopa County, AZ, US
Base: $19.00 - $28.50 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
Directly observed therapy delivery
Venipuncture and injection administration
Electronic medical records usage
The position involves serving as a mobile Medical Assistant to prevent the spread of communicable diseases through education, prevention, and treatment throughout Maricopa County

Job Summary

  • The position involves serving as a mobile Medical Assistant to prevent the spread of communicable diseases through education, prevention, and treatment throughout Maricopa County.
  • Employees will provide Directly Observed Therapy and deliver medications to patients in various locations including homes, jobs, and schools while collecting essential specimens like blood and sputum.
  • The role offers comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, on-site child care access, and an employer-matched retirement plan requiring no employee contribution.

Matching Summary

The position involves serving as a mobile Medical Assistant to prevent the spread of communicable diseases through education, prevention, and treatment throughout Maricopa County.

Salary

Base: $19.00 - $28.50 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, retirement match, child care, healthcare

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Directly Observed Therapy delivery
  • Venipuncture and injection administration
  • Electronic medical records usage
  • Patient data and specimen collection
  • Tuberculin skin testing procedures

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual Spanish and English skills
  • Public Health or Community Health Worker certification
  • Experience with communicable disease surveillance
  • Passion for health equity and community service

Key Requirements

  • Medical Assistant Certificate from accredited program
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • CPR and First Aid Certification by hire date
  • Phlebotomy certification preferred
  • OSHA/Blood Borne Pathogen training within 3 months

Work Rights

Not specified

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