Admin Medical Assistant - Cert New! Neurology | Full-Time | Phoenix Quick Apply! Neurology Type: Location: Phoenix

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. seeks an Administrative Assistant Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks in a pediatric setting.

Under the direction of a licensed health care professional, you will assist with prescription refills, records, and patient communications while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and OSHA. Responsibilities include vital signs documentation, ECGs, lab specimen collection, point-of-care testing, medication preparation with provider

Qualifications

• Graduation from a MA program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, or other school approved by the Department of Education.
• MA certification from AAMA or AMT in lieu of graduation from an accredited course.

Responsibilities

• Assists with prescription refills and prior authorizations.
• Screens telephone calls and documents accurate clinical messages.
• Maintains patient documentation and paperwork under provider direction.
• Cleans and restocks exam rooms and handles basic clerical duties.
• Performs clinical tasks within the Medical Assisting scope including vital signs, ECGs, and specimen collection.
• Prepares and administers medications with provider authorization and adheres to storage, labeling, and disposal policies.

Skills

Medical office administration

HIPAA compliance

Phone triage

Vital signs documentation

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES MA program

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position works under the direction of a licensed health care professional and performs various clinical and administrative tasks for Phoenix Children’s. This position is mainly administrative but requires a clinical knowledge base to help facilitate patient care.

Position Duties

• Administrative Assistant Medical Assistant performs the following administrative responsibilities but are not limited to:
  a) Assists with prescription refill requests
  b) Processes medication refills as directed by a provider and according to hospital policies
  c) Obtains prior authorizations for medication
  d) Obtains prior authorizations for DME
  e) Screens telephone calls and takes accurate clinical messages within the Medical Assisting scope of practice as well as in accordance with Phoenix Children's policies
  f) Returns patient calls with provider directed instructions
  g) Assists patients and providers in completing documentation and any other paperwork in which a provider is required to disclose and/or attest to
  h) Cleans and restocks exam rooms
  i) In some clinics, may serve as an eligible witness to cycle counting and wasting of controlled substances
  j) Follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct
• Clinical responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  a) Measures and records vital signs, growth parameters, medical histories, and signs and symptoms into the electronic health record
  b) Communicates patient related information to the licensed health care provider
  c) Performs electrocardiograms, pulmonary function tests, and other diagnostic testing within the Medical Assisting scope.
  d) Collects laboratory specimens (including blood specimens)
  e) Performs point of care testing
  f) Prepares and administers medications with provider authorization and adheres to all regulations, guidelines, and policies for appropriate storage, mixing, disposal, inventory and labeling of medications
  g) Utilizes medication reconciliation tools within EHR.
  h) Performs routine screening tests
  i) Assists the provider with exams
  j) Removes sutures, changes dressings, applies bandages and other first aid procedures
  k) Prepares and instructs patients about examinations, diagnostic tests, medications, special diets, and health maintenance
  l) Disposes of bio-hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA safety standards and hospital policies
  m) Demonstrates infection control standards related to hand washing and standard precautions including ensuring that all equipment in exam room is cleaned according to hospital policies
  n) Follows Phoenix Children's and OSHA safety rules and procedures at all times
  o) Upholds HIPAA regulations
• Remains up to date with certifications, company mandated training and professional development.
• May be required to float to other practices as needed by hospital and/or as requested by management.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children’s Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Graduation from a MA program that is accredited by the CAAHEP or ABHES, or other school approved by the Department of Education. MA certification from American Association of Medical Assistants or American Medical Technologists in lieu of graduation from an accredited course

Required Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. One year of experience in a health care or pediatric setting.

Required Yes No

Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. No special skill requirements have been added to this JDR.

Required Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA) or American Medical Technologists (RMA).

Required Yes No

2. Current BLS certification for Health Care Professionals from the American Heart Association

Required Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
• 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
• 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
• 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly
• 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
• 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• 11. Physical Requirement - Walking - Occasionally
• 12. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• 13. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Occasionally
• 14. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
• 15. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• 16. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• 17. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally