Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Dignity Health Medical Group in Phoenix seeks a compassionate Medical Assistant to help daily operations run smoothly for patients and the clinical team. You will proactively prepare patient charts, verify up-to-date information, assist during examinations, retrieve supplies, and support follow‑ups in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

CPR certification and completion of a Medical Assistant program are preferred, along with basic EMR experience to ensure accurate scheduling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or completion of a U.S. Armed Forces Medical services training program.
• Demonstrated experience with computer program utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - 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

CPR/First Aid

Computer literacy

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Armed Forces Medical Services training

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

• High School Diploma or GED
• A graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or completion of an U.S. Armed Forces Medical services training program
• Demonstrated experience with computer program utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

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

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Where Your Passion Meets Purpose: Join Dignity Health Medical Group

Are you a healthcare professional who believes that every patient deserves not just treatment, but unwavering compassion? Do you envision a world where healthcare isn't just a service, but a fundamental right, delivered with integrity and innovation? If so, then Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is where your career finds its true calling.

At Dignity Health Medical Group, you're not just filling a role; you're becoming an architect of healthier communities. We are the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona, and our success isn't just measured in numbers, but in the lives we touch and the advancements we champion.

Here's what sets us apart and why you belong with us:

• Impact that Resonates: You'll be part of a team delivering comprehensive clinical services, making a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals. From cutting-edge diagnostics to life-changing treatments, your expertise will directly contribute to improved health outcomes.
• A Culture of Growth and Innovation: We don't just practice medicine; we advance it.
• Shaping the Future of Healthcare: DHMG is deeply invested in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. We seamlessly blend clinical services with translational and bench research, creating a dynamic environment that augments medical education for residents and students.
• Values-Driven Mission: We are united by a powerful set of principles. If you are deeply committed to social justice, health equity, and are prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, your values align perfectly with ours. We believe that everyone, regardless of background, deserves access to high-quality healthcare, and we actively work to make that a reality.
• A Supportive and Collaborative Environment: We believe in building a strong, inclusive team where everyone feels valued and respected.

Are you ready to transcend the ordinary and join a healthcare family where your skills are celebrated, your voice is heard, and your passion for healing finds its ultimate expression?

If you're eager to contribute to an organization that is making a profound difference, where innovation meets compassion, and where your commitment to social justice and health equity will be not just welcomed, but celebrated – then Dignity Health Medical Group is waiting for you.

Pay Range

$19.01 - $26.85 /hour