Medical Assistant

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center seeks a Medical Assistant to ensure efficient patient care and support for the clinical team. Responsibilities include maintaining standards for lab specimens, assisting during medical examinations, and performing follow-up actions.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or G.E.D., be a graduate of a Medical Assistant Program, and possess American Heart Association BLS certification. Experience with EMR and computer programs for patient check-ins is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and be a graduate of a Medical Assistant Program.
• Experience in checking-in and scheduling patients is essential.
• American Heart Association BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hospital standards regarding specimens and collect laboratory specimens.
• Assist nurse/physician during procedures and examinations.
• Prepare patients and equipment as necessary.

Skills

Experience with computer programs for scheduling patients

Bilingual skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Every day, you will take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians are on-site. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.

• 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

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and a graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or completion of an U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program. Candidates who completed a program prior to February 2, 2000 can satisfy the minimum education requirements by providing evidence of direct supervision by the same physician, physician group, or physician assistant for a minimum of 2000 hours to satisfy the education requirements
• Demonstrated experience with computer programs utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients
• American Heart Association BLS

Preferred

• Previous MA experience
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience
• Previous experience in designated specialty
• Bilingual skills