Medical Assistant I and II - CHS (Countywide)

Medical Assistant I and II - CHS (Countywide)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Countywide, AZ

Job Type

Full Time - Non Exempt

Job Number

202600270

Department

Community Health Services - CHS

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Closing Date

9/2/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Role

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

Medical Assistant I

And

Medical Assistant II

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

Bilingual Spanish Preferred. Experience working in a federally qualified heath center preferred.

Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking candidates for both Medical Assistant I and Medical Assistant II positions at our various clinic locations, including Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, and Ash Fork to support our mission of providing high-quality, patient-centered services in primary care, reproductive health, and pediatrics.

These full-time positions offer 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, reproductive health, and/or pediatrics is also preferred, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Salary Range for Medical Assistant I is $19.84 to $30.75 per hour

Salary Range for Medical Assistant II is $22.97 to $35.59 per hour

Review complete class specification for Medical Assistant I here.

Review complete class specification for Medical Assistant II here.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

Medical Assistant I:

• 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.

Medical Assistant II:

• Collects, documents, and prepares patient and associated health information for meeting with the healthcare provider including rooming and exiting protocols.
• Triages patient inquiries for medical issues and questions for healthcare providers. Completes and submits appropriate forms for prior authorization of medications prescribed by the health care provider.
• Conveys clinical information to patients on behalf of the provider after receiving specific instructions in areas such as taking medications, special diets, and laboratory tests.
• Performs basic in-house laboratory tests including finger stick glucose, hemoglobin A1C, dipstick urinalysis, rapid test for strep infections, and venipunctures. Assures quality assurance in the CLIA-waived clinic laboratory.
• Stocks, supplies, and sanitizes rooms after visits. Assists with monthly inventory ordering and organization of supplies.
• Administers medication, immunizations, and treatment to patients as directed by the health care provider.
• Assists with training back-office staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MEDICAL ASSISTANT I:

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.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT II:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience as a medical assistant to include a minimum of one (1) year working in three (3) different disciplines, such as Primary Care/Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Reproductive Health.

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.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Medical Assistant Certification from an approved Medical Assistant training program?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience in any of the following health care disciplines: primary care, reproductive health, pediatrics, and/or behavioral health? Please select all that apply from the options below:

• Primary Care/Family Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Reproductive Health
• Behavioral Health
• None of the above

04

Do you have any experience working in a federally qualified health center?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?

• Yes
• No

06

You must possess a current certificate for Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) for the Health Care Professionals within three (3) months of hire.

• I currently possess a current certificate for Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) for the Health Care Professional.
• I do not currently possess a current certificate for Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) for the Health Care Professional but acknowledge that I must obtain one within three (3) months of hire.

07

You must possess a current fingerprint clearance card Issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

• Yes, I currently possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• No, I do not currently possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, but acknowledge I must obtain one upon hire.

08

Please select the work location(s) you would like to apply to (select all that apply from options below). NOTE: Not all locations may have current availability.

• Ash Fork
• Cottonwood
• Prescott
• Prescott Valley

Required Question

Employer Yavapai County Government

Address 1015 Fair Street

Room 338

Prescott, Arizona, 86305

Phone (928) 771-3252

Website https://yavapaiaz.gov/