Medical Assistant

Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center; Thatcher (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Arizona seeks a Medical Assistant I to provide clinical and administrative support. Responsibilities include room preparation, patient history, vital signs, injections, records handling and referrals under provider direction.

The role requires a certificate, CPR, and comfort with immunizations in a fast-paced setting. Strong communication with patients and families, ability to navigate insurance authorizations, and a patient-centered approach are essential

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Current Medical Assistant certificate of proficiency from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Maintains CPR Certification (Healthcare Provider) from AHA or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience.
• Arizona DPS fingerprint clearance card (pre-employment if applicable).
• Comfortable giving immunizations and venipuncture.
• Experience documenting in AIISIS, if applicable.
• Experience obtaining prior authorizations for medications.
• Pleasant, capable of making follow-up patient calls.
• Self-starter; works without micromanagement.
• Able to handle the public in a compassionate, fast-paced setting.
• Mental/physical ability to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and administrative duties under supervision.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist providers with examinations.
• Collect records, take medical history and vitals; administer injections if directed.
• Answer phones, greet patients and family members; obtain insurance authorizations and referrals.

Skills

Patient communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school education or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate of proficiency

Tools

Meditech

AIISIS

Job description

Position Summary

Medical Assistant I will have both clinical and administrative duties. Clinical responsibilities will include delegated medical functions under the direction of the manager in the delivery of care for assigned patients. This position also includes preparing exam rooms and patients for examination by the provider, collecting records, obtaining patient’s medical history, vital signs, and other relevant data. May also administer injections or give treatments under the direction of the provider. Administrative duties will include answering phone calls, greeting patients/family members entering the facility, obtaining insurance authorizations, making referrals and additional support functions as directed. Performs all duties according to organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Brief Description

Position Summary

Medical Assistant I will have both clinical and administrative duties. Clinical responsibilities will include delegated medical functions under the direction of the manager in the delivery of care for assigned patients. This position also includes preparing exam rooms and patients for examination by the provider, collecting records, obtaining patient’s medical history, vital signs, and other relevant data. May also administer injections or give treatments under the direction of the provider. Administrative duties will include answering phone calls, greeting patients/family members entering the facility, obtaining insurance authorizations, making referrals and additional support functions as directed. Performs all duties according to organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Current Medical Assistant certificate of proficiency from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Maintains current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or other approved educational programs.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience
• Current Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card (new hires must also complete the application process for this card before being released to their department, if applicable).
• Must be comfortable with giving immunizations and performing venipuncture.
• Must have experience in documenting in AIISIS, if applicable.
• Must have experience in obtaining prior authorizations for medications.
• Must be pleasant and comfortable with making patient calls for follow-up appointments and results.
• Must be a self-starter, not requiring direction or micro-management.
• Able to deal with the public in a compassionate, high paced environment.
• Must have the mental and physical ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• A nationally recognized certification (CMA/RMA) from an accredited credentialing body, such as the National Healthcareer Associations (NHA), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Certification Medical Association (NCMA), or American Medical Technologists (AMA).
• Previous Meditech experience or other related electronic records systems.
• Experience with confirming eligibility with insurance companies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Summary

Traci Johns

1600 S. 20th Ave. Safford, AZ 85546

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