Front Office Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Admin

Dignity Health Medical Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams and keep patient workflows smooth. You’ll proactively prepare patient charts, verify up-to-date information, and assist during examinations while also handling front office duties.

You will work with physicians and nursing staff to collect specimens, obtain supplies, and complete forms per protocol. A compassionate, efficient approach helps improve patient care and clinic operations at our AHCCCS

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Medical Assistant program or equivalent military training.
• Experience with computer programs used for patient check-in and scheduling.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

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
• This position will include front office duties

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of Medical Assistant Program or US Armed Forces medical services training

Tools

EMR experience

Check-in/scheduling software

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical teams and keep patient workflows smooth. You’ll proactively prepare patient charts, verify up-to-date information, and assist during examinations while also handling front office duties.

You will work with physicians and nursing staff to collect specimens, obtain supplies, and complete forms per protocol. A compassionate, efficient approach helps improve patient care and clinic operations at our AHCCCS