Medical Assistant

Dignity Health Medical Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll ensure smooth operations for patients and the clinical team, preparing charts and assisting with patient care. Your enthusiasm and empathy will be key to your success, as you'll work closely with physicians and support staff to deliver top-notch healthcare services. This innovative organization prioritizes health equity and social justice, offering a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Education Benefit Program

Debt Relief and Student Loan Assistance

Tobacco-Free Campus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant Program completion preferred.
• Experience with EMR and patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and manage multiple patients daily.
• Assist with obtaining vital signs and document patient information.
• Conduct front desk duties including registration and scheduling.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Documentation

Patient History Collection

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Computer Programs for Check-in and Scheduling

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Group, part of CommonSpirit Health, is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. We employ approximately 200 providers and 500 support staff across a wide range of specialties, offering over 73 sub-specialty services. Our physicians provide clinical services and are actively involved in academic research and healthcare leadership, contributing to medical education for residents and students.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and delivering care innovatively, you belong with us.

We are proud to be a tobacco-free campus, prioritizing the health of our community.

Responsibilities

As a Medical Assistant at Dignity Health Medical Group, now part of CommonSpirit Health, you will ensure smooth daily operations for patients and the clinical team. Your role involves proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is current, and managing multiple patients daily depending on physician availability. Success in this role is driven by enthusiasm, efficiency, and empathy, regardless of previous healthcare experience. The Medical Assistant II provides basic patient care and treatments.

1. Assist with obtaining vital signs, document chief complaints, and actions taken.
2. Alert physicians to problems, concerns, or abnormalities.
3. Assist with obtaining patient history and support physicians, residents, or licensed nursing staff.
4. Perform simple patient procedures, set up exam/procedure rooms, and prepare instruments for minor procedures, including administering medications (excluding IV) under direct supervision.
5. Obtain lab specimens and complete requisitions accurately.
6. Function more independently and coordinate MA workflow as needed.
7. Obtain authorization for referrals, typically in small clinics.
8. Conduct front desk duties such as registration, check-in, and scheduling.

Dignity Health offers an Education Benefit program for eligible employees after 180 days, providing debt relief and student loan assistance. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years; part-time employees up to $9,000.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, completed a Medical Assistant Program, or armed forces medical training. Candidates with prior experience before February 2, 2000, can meet requirements with evidence of 2000 hours supervised practice.

Experience with computer programs for check-in and scheduling is required.

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is required.

Preferred:

• Previous MA experience.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
• Experience in a designated specialty.