EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, a member agency of La Frontera Arizona, is an industry-leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.

What you’ll do:

We are looking for a candidate to join our team as a Medical Assistant. This position is a full-time position. In this position, the Medical Assistant will perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Medical Director. Administrative duties may include maintaining and verifying patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical, family, and social history, and confirming the purpose of the visit. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing clients for appointments, or other duties as directed by Medical Director.

Essential Responsibilities:

What you’ll provide:

• High School Diploma/GED required and graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants. The course of Study: Medical Assistant
• One to two years of relevant work experience is preferred.
• English/Spanish Bilingual proficiency is required.
• Requires excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.
• Must be able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card or have possession of one.
• Computer literate with knowledge of and skill in using basic word processing.
• Possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all contacts, internally and externally.
• Ability to effectively work in a multi-task environment and prioritize work to accomplish successful outcomes.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment.

What you’ll experience:

• The typical work environment will be at an EMPACT office, working indoors.
• Employees must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Occasional travel to training and out-of-state locations may occur as needed.
• The possibility to work from home may be necessary.

What we'll offer:

(Full-time employees)

• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Vision plans (2 choices)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Retirement Allowance
• Company-paid Life/AD&D and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Elder Care Assistance
• Pet Insurance and much more!

EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) AND The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason.

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.