Banner Health Care Job Fair Sept. 15 in Tucson

Published: September 5, 2026 | By TucsonHIRED Team

TUCSON, AZ — Health care is the steadiest hiring engine in the Old Pueblo, and on Tuesday, September 15, it sets up shop on Ajo Way. Banner is hosting a Health Care Job Fair from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Kino Event Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way, with employers, career-path guidance, and support services in one room on the south side.

Seasoned clinician, brand-new graduate, or someone trying to get into health care for the first time. All three are the target audience here.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Banner Health Care Job Fair
Date	Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time	1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location	Kino Event Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
Cost	Free, no registration listed
Focus	Health care professional positions

🏥 What this fair actually is

The flyer carries the Banner Plans & Networks mark alongside Pima County Community & Workforce Development and ARIZONA@WORK Pima County One-Stop, which tells you how the afternoon is built. Banner Plans & Networks is the insurance and provider-network arm of Banner Health, the largest private employer in Arizona, and it serves more than a million members across Medicare, Medicaid and commercial coverage. The county side brings the venue and the workforce services.

Four things are promised on the floor: meeting health care employers, networking with people already working in the field, learning about career paths, and picking up resources and support. That last one matters more than it sounds. One-Stop staff can point you toward training funds, credential help, and follow-up appointments that a straight recruiting table cannot.

🩺 Who should walk in

The invitation is unusually wide. Experienced professionals come for the recruiters. Recent graduates come because clinical hiring managers are notoriously easier to reach in person than through an applicant tracking system. And career changers come because health care in Tucson has more entry points than almost any other sector, and an afternoon of conversations is the fastest way to find out which one fits.

Which employers will be there

No public roster has been released, so treat any specific company as unconfirmed until you are standing in the room. What is confirmed is the category: Pima County lists this event as health care professional positions, and the flyer says health care employers, plural. Southern Arizona's health care bench is deep, spanning hospital systems, community health centers, health plans, home care agencies, behavioral health providers and long-term care operators, so plan for breadth rather than a single logo.

What Tucson health care hires for

Come with a target in mind. These are the roles that turn over most consistently across the local market:

Registered nurses across med-surg, ICU, ER, behavioral health and specialty units
Medical assistants in clinics and physician offices
Certified nursing assistants and caregivers
Behavioral health technicians and case managers
Patient access, front-office and scheduling staff
Care coordinators and member-services roles on the health plan side

That last line is worth underlining. A health plan hires very differently from a hospital. Member services, claims, utilization review, provider relations and care management are health care jobs that live in an office, not on a unit, and they hire people with customer service and administrative backgrounds. If clinical work is not your path, that side of the room is still yours.

How to walk in ready

Bring 10 to 15 printed resumes and a photo ID.
Carry your license or certification numbers, plus BLS or ACLS cards if you hold them.
Have a 30-second introduction you have said out loud, including your availability and whether you can work nights or weekends.
Dress business casual at minimum. Scrubs are not interview attire.
Write down names, then follow up within 48 hours. Most people skip this step, which is exactly why it works.

Getting there

The Kino Event Center sits in the Kino complex just east of Kino Parkway, a short hop off I-10 at the Ajo Way exit. If the address feels familiar, it should: Banner – University Medical Center South stands directly across the street at 2800 E. Ajo Way, and the Kino Event Center is the same venue that hosts the recurring Pima County career fairs and the annual DREAM Job Fair. Parking is on site. Auxiliary aids and services are available on request for attendees with disabilities.

What it means for job seekers

A sector-specific room beats a general one. Every table is health care, so nothing is wasted.
Support comes with the recruiters. One-Stop resources are in the building, not a separate appointment across town.
No experience is not a dealbreaker. Career-path conversations are an advertised part of the program.
It is one of two fairs that day. The UA All Majors Career Fair runs noon to 3:00 p.m. on campus. Students could reasonably do both.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Banner Health Care Job Fair free?

Yes. The event is listed on the Pima County One-Stop recruitment calendar, and One-Stop programs are federally funded and free to job seekers. No admission cost appears on the flyer.

Do I need to register in advance?

No registration requirement is listed. Plan on walking in, and arrive with time to talk rather than at 3:50 p.m.

Do I need health care experience to attend?

No. The event is explicitly aimed at seasoned professionals, recent graduates, and people looking to transition into health care from another field.

Which employers are confirmed?

None have been published by name. The event is billed as a health care job fair with multiple employers, so go in expecting a range of clinical and non-clinical health care organizations.

What is Banner Plans & Networks?

It is Banner Health's insurance and provider-network division, covering Medicare, Medicaid and commercial members across Arizona. It hires for care management, member services and administrative roles alongside the clinical hiring done by Banner's hospitals.

Where is the Kino Event Center?

2805 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713, in the Kino complex just east of Kino Parkway and a few minutes from the Ajo Way exit off I-10.

Details come from the Pima County One-Stop recruitment calendar. Confirm before you drive out, since county event listings do change.

Banner Health Care Job Fair Sept. 15: Free Hiring Event at the Kino Event Center