Location: Fort Defiance, AZ

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (day)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $35 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for ENT and outpatient surgical procedures with compassion and attention to detail
• Assist providers during clinic procedures and minor outpatient surgeries
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and procedure consents
• Maintain sterile technique and process instruments and supplies for procedures
• Coordinate pre-op and post-op instructions and ensure patients understand follow-up care
• Manage clinic documentation accurately and timely to support continuity of care
• Verify licensure, BLS status, and compliance requirements for traveler onboarding

Qualifications

• Current Certified Medical Assistant credential (CMA or equivalent)
• Active Arizona MA licensure or ability to meet Arizona MA criteria
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience in outpatient surgery or ENT clinic settings preferred
• Reliable Monday availability for orientation and timely compliance completion
• Strong communication and patient-centered bedside manner

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Medical Assistant credential required

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with outpatient surgical workflows and ENT clinic procedures
• Aseptic technique and instrument processing
• Patient triage, vital signs, and focused clinical assessments
• Clear patient education and pre/post procedure instructions
• Comfortable with clinic documentation and basic administrative tasks
• Teamwork mindset and ability to support providers in fast-paced clinic visits

Benefits

• Housing support and local lodging info to help you settle in quickly
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Professional support from a collaborative outpatient surgery and ENT team
• Orientation and onboarding on Mondays to get you confident from day one
• Travel and reimbursement guidance for contract clinicians
• Opportunities for clinical growth working with ENT/outpatient surgery cases

Travel Perks: Explore Fort Defiance, AZ

Fort Defiance sits in the heart of Navajo Nation, offering rich cultural experiences and scenic landscapes. Explore local Navajo art and crafts, visit the nearby Window Rock cultural sites, and enjoy day trips to iconic destinations like Canyon de Chelly and Monument Valley. Outdoor lovers can find hiking, scenic drives, and photography opportunities, while those curious about local history will appreciate museums and community events showcasing Navajo heritage.

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