Medical Assistant

United Surgical Partners International; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Life and AD&D coverage

Short-term and long-term disability availability

Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs

401(k) and access to retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant at Scottsdale Endoscopy Center. The role involves verifying patient information, taking vital signs, and providing both indirect and direct patient care. Applicants should ideally have certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program and a CPR/BLS certification. The position offers medical, dental, vision coverage, and various financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program is preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient information and reviews medical history.
• Takes vital signs and provides indirect/direct patient care.
• Maintains BLS and ACLS certifications as applicable.
• Enters required information into the company's EMR system.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Demonstrates clinical competency

Leadership abilities

Teaching capabilities

Education

Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program

Tools

EMR system

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Medical Assistant

Scottsdale Endoscopy Center is seeking a full time Medical Assistant to join the team!

Welcome to Scottsdale Endoscopy Center. Our mission is to treat each patient and their families as if they were our own and we are accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

• 4 Endoscopy Rooms
• Technology allows procedures in Gastroenterology: EGDs, Colonoscopy, EGD/Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy

Job Summary

The Pre Admission Medical Assistant may assume the following responsibilities: verifies patient information; reviews and records medical history; confirms purpose of visit or treatment; reports any area of concern to PAT RN; prepares patients for the visit; directs and accompanies them to their bed; provides gowns and drapes; arranges instruments, supplies and equipment; conducts quality checks; takes vital signs; participates in patient education; initiates referrals and insurance pre‑authorizations; provides general office support including phone and fax management.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares for the preadmission of the patient.
• Performs basic health care services like measuring patient vital signs.
• Provides excellent bedside manners to patients, offering words of comfort and encouragement as needed.
• Delivers indirect and direct patient care according to established standards, taking into consideration the age and risk factors of the patient.
• Helps transport patients to and from procedure rooms, which may include lifting them from wheelchairs and/or beds.
• Cleans and stocks assigned areas, including but not limited to pre‑op, PACU, and procedure rooms.
• Maintains BLS and ACLS certifications as applicable.
• Enters all required information into the company’s EMR system, complying with the company’s data entry standards and HIPAA.
• Performs effectively in stressful situations to fulfill position responsibilities.
• Performs additional duties as needed by the department.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short‑term and long‑term disability availability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Required Skills

• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program is preferred, but not required.
• CPR/BLS required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.