Administrative Medical Assistant Arcadia

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Administrative Medical Assistant in Phoenix. In this rewarding role, you will support patient care through administrative tasks and have opportunities for career growth and certification support. We seek a candidate who embodies exceptional communication skills, certified in Medical Assisting, and thrives in a clinical environment.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Benefit package

Certification support

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• 1 year of Medical Assisting experience preferred.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistant training program.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks supporting direct medical care.
• Use EHR to assess patient health status and care gaps.
• Maintain clinical skills and provide direct patient care as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

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Administrative Medical Assistant Arcadia

Apply locations BUMG Arcadia Specialties (4200 E. Camelback Rd, Suite 202) time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R4412680

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

PBD-Internal Med-Arcadia

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care Additional Job Description

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.

For 2025, Banner Health was named to Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We’re honored to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.

As an Administrative Medical Assistant* on our team, we offer a customer-focused and friendly work environment with career growth opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with patients and with an engaged group of physicians and staff. This position will have an increased focus on administrative duties, supporting front desk functions.

*This is a Medical Assistant position with increased administrative responsibilities. The preferred candidate for this position will have at least one year of Medical Assisting experience.*

Location:

4200 E. Camelback Rd, Suite 202

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:30am 5pm (potential for slight flexibility)

See the Benefits Guide under the Total Rewards section of this posting, to learn more about our great benefit package!

Uncertified Medical Assistants will be considered and will have 12 months to become nationally certified once employment begins. Uncertified Medical Assistants will have access to Medical Assistant certification study material and Banner will pay for the cost of certification. A passing score would result in a pay increase due to an MA’s newly certified status. Banner is also committed to your future and invested in furthering your education. Medical Assistants have the opportunity to move up the Medical Assistant career ladder or sign up for tuition assistance to further advance their career. From PTR, to RN, there are endless opportunities at Banner Health. Ask your recruiter for additional details to learn more.

If interested, apply today!

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics and has operations in multiple locations spanning across the Phoenix metropolitan city.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for performing administrative tasks (indirect care) that support the care team in providing direct medical care. This position utilizes the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and external resources or tools to provide a complete assessment of the patient’s health status, which includes identifying care gaps prior to the patient encounter. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and communication skills to assure that patients get the indicated care when and where they need and want it, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. Patient contact via telephone is a critical component of this position, highlighting the medical background and communication skills necessary.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Performs chart review to ensure coordinated patient care .

2. Utilizes evidence based guidelines when identifying care gaps for preventative and maintenance care. Utilizes standing orders as appropriate.

3. Utilizes EHR to obtain medical information when communicating with the patient or medical care team regarding respective preventative care, chronic care, specific medications, high risk patients, and those not seen recently in the clinic.

4. Collaborates with care team to meet expected performance metrics and clinical quality measures. Identifies areas for improvement based on results of clinical performance where applicable.

5. Maintains clinical skills and provides direct patient care on an as needed basis. Completes all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed. Participates in Annual Clinical Education Days (ACED), as needed or directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Knowledge as normally obtained through graduation from an Accredited Medical Assisting Program. Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.

Medical Assistant Certification is required. If certification is not in hand at the time of hire, individuals will have 12 months from date of hire to obtain certification.

Certification for BLS is required.

Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software. Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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