Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

The Devereux Adolescent Health and Wellness Clinic is a specialty outpatient clinic providing whole-person care to teens and young adults. We know the transition to adulthood brings physical, hormonal and emotional changes. Through the integration of primary care and behavioral health practitioners with specialties in adolescent health, we meet adolescents' unique healthcare needs at one location. Reporting to the Office Manager, the Medical Assistant provides direct, hands-on medical assistance to practitioners treating patients in an integrated health care setting. The role of the Medical Assistant (MA) in this setting is to improve and / or optimize the clinic workflows of medical practitioners by assuming responsibilities for medical tasks that can be performed by an MA. Medical practitioners include physical health care providers such as pediatricians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and behavioral health practitioners including psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical staff, and medical / behavioral health interns as assigned.

Pay Range : $18.00 - $19.80 / hr

Full Time Schedules : Monday - Friday 9am-5 : 30pm; later coverage (6pm) may be needed (schedules are subject to change)

Location : 11024 N. 28th Dr., Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85029

Benefits and Rewards

We strive to create an inclusive environment, and retain the talented employees who make our organization a great place to work. We offer :

• ASCEND the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. Full-time employees in career-aligned tracks receive 100% of tuition, fees and textbook costs, up to $15,000 for undergraduate classes (annually), and $25,000 for graduate-level classes (annually)
• Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year)
• Retirement, eM Life for Mental Health, and Work / Life Programs, Service 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, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age or older (per licensing standards)

High School Diploma / GED

Medical Assistant Certificate; 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

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn other software programs

Ability to work in a fast paced office and prioritize multiple duties

Other :

Must be available to attend full time new hire orientation (paid, Mon-Fri 8 : 30am-5pm)

Valid Arizona Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check

Drug test within 24hrs of offer w / negative results

Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment

Current AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions)

Arizona Revised Statutes Notice (ARS 36-411 Residential care institutions; nursing care institutions; home health agencies; fingerprinting requirements; exemptions; definitions). 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. 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

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. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide every day for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will : put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity 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.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer :

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.