Medical Assistant I - CHS (Cottonwood)

Job Description:

Medical Assistant I - CHS (Cottonwood)

Description

Role

Join Our Team at Yavapai County Community Health Services - Make a Difference Every Day!

Are you a compassionate and skilled Medical Assistant with a passion for community-based care?

Bilingual Spanish Preferred. Experience working in primary care preferred.

Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant I at our Cottonwood location to support our mission of providing high-quality, patient-centered services in primary care, reproductive health, behavioral health, and pediatrics.

This position offers a consistent Monday through Friday day shift schedule, providing excellent work-life balance with no weekend commitment.

We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes FREE medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, TEN Paid Holidays, ASRS retirement and 457 savings plans, tuition reimbursement, CALM subscription, and much more! Click here to view our complete benefit package.

Ideal candidates will possess a current Medical Assistant certification from an accredited training program and demonstrate a strong foundation in clinical and administrative skills. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred to better serve our diverse patient population. Prior experience in a community health or outpatient setting in primary care is also preferred, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
Review complete class specification for Medical Assistant I here.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Optimizes clinic workflow including escorting patients to exam room, carrying out patient history interviews, taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, providing patient information/instructions, and exiting patients.
• Conveys clinical information to patients on behalf of the provider after receiving specific instructions in areas such as taking medications, special diets, prescription refills, and laboratory tests.
• Organizes and maintains clinic exam rooms and workspace including restocking supplies in patient rooms, maintaining inventory and sterilizing instruments.
• Performs basic in-house laboratory tests including finger stick glucose or hemoglobin, dip stick urinalysis, rapid test for strep infections, and electrocardiograms.
• Administers medication and treatment (excluding injections) to patients as directed by the provider.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
No experience required.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess Medical Assistant Certification from an approved Medical Assistant training program.
Must obtain Basic Life Support for the Health Care Professionals within three (3) months of hire.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

Click here to view our benefits summary.

Closing Date/Time: 9/3/2025 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$19.21 - $24.49 Hourly