Medical Assistant (Pool) - Ambulatory
- Bilingual
- Full-time
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $23 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in Arizona post a median of $23 an hour, the middle half $22.52–$25.02, across 30 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in Arizona earn a median of $22.09 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Are you a dedicated Medical Assistant looking to make a real difference in patients' lives? At Valleywise Health , we are more than just a healthcare facility - we are a community committed to excellence, compassion, and growth.
We are actively hiring skilled, caring, and motivated Medical Assistants to join our fast-paced, supportive team. In this role, you’ll work side-by-side with outstanding physicians and nurses, directly impacting patient care and making every interaction count.
Whether you’re rooming patients, assisting with procedures, or providing vital patient education, your contribution will be valued and recognized.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Meaningful Impact: Help provide life-changing information and compassionate care to patients in the Health Center .
- Professional Growth: Valleywise Health is the largest teaching hospital in the valley. Opportunities exist for continuing education, advanced certifications, and exposure to the latest technologies.
- Supportive, Specialized Team: Join a warm, highly skilled group of physicians, nurses, and professionals dedicated to excellence in healthcare.
Hourly Pay Rate: $23.00
This is a POOL position.
Qualifications
Education
- A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is preferred.
- Requires graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants or Valleywise Health approved course.
Experience
- Prefer at least one (1) year of relevant related experience, preferably in a clinic setting.
- Behavioral Health Departments: Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-306 CHAPTER 10 of the Dept. of Health Services, personnel must be at least 21 years of age, or at least 18 years of age and licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member’s scope of practice.
Certification/Licensure
- Incumbents hired into this position must be eligible to sit for one of the following certification exams:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification issued by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification issued by American Medical Technologists (AMT) or
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) issued by National Health Career Association (NHA).
- A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is required at the time of hire.
- Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
- Bilingual is preferred.
- Must have the ability to work with culturally diverse people.
- Requires excellent communication, time management, and leadership skills.
From Valleywise Health System's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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