Compassionate Medical Assistant — EMR & Patient Care

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group in Phoenix is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow for both patients and the clinical team. You will proactively prepare patient charts and ensure information is up-to-date for those seen in our facility.

You will assist nurses and physicians during examinations and procedures, retrieve equipment, and complete forms per protocol. A High School Diploma or GED and Medical Assistant training, plus BLS CPR, are required; EMR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or completion of U.S. Armed Forces Medical services training program.
• Experience with computer program used for checking-in and scheduling patients.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - BLS CPR.

Responsibilities

• Maintains hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens and collects laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol.
• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested.
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies.
• Assists in patient/equipment preparation.
• Performs follow-up actions as directed.
• Completes hospital forms per protocol.

Skills

Patient care

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program graduate

Armed Forces Medical services training

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Group in Phoenix is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow for both patients and the clinical team. You will proactively prepare patient charts and ensure information is up-to-date for those seen in our facility.

You will assist nurses and physicians during examinations and procedures, retrieve equipment, and complete forms per protocol. A High School Diploma or GED and Medical Assistant training, plus BLS CPR, are required; EMR experience is preferred.