Medical Assistant

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates is seeking a friendly Medical Assistant to join our Tucson team. You will greet patients, take vitals, assist with rooming, and support physicians and APCs with front/back-office duties.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, patient privacy, and efficient clinic operations. Cross-training across front and back office is expected, with a focus on compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and medical assistant certification required.
• Strong patient-care skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and computer skills; ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and register according to protocols.
• Take vitals, weight, and room patients for physicians.
• Answer calls, schedule appointments, and collect payments.
• Obtain external medical reports when required.
• Maintain patient privacy and chart infusion vitals.
• Maintain reception area and assist with charting and IV administration.
• Keep drug inventory and medical supplies stocked.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Teamwork

Medical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant diploma or certificate

Job description

Description

Recently named an Arizona Top Workplace, Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is the largest private Rheumatology practice in the United States. The practice has over 60 providers, 15 sites and over 300 employees providing assessment and treatments for rheumatological, and podiatric patients. Our providers work together to keep patients healthy, and are recognized for excellence in medicine and for being pioneers in new treatments, ably supported by our Research department.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Our vision is to provide the best Rheumatology care, anywhere and, to balance sustainable operation with the highest possible level of patient care.

We are a seeking an ambitious, friendly, positive, and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team. We cross train for front and back-office duties and expect flexibility and multi-tasking abilities with great attention to detail and accuracy.

The role of a medical assistant within AARA is to assist Physicians and APCs by greeting patients, taking vitals and weight, answering patient questions, and rooming them to be seen by the Physician or APC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet patients
• Register patients according to established protocols
• Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation including medical insurance
• Ensure patient information is accurate including billing information
• Answer incoming calls and deal with inquiries
• Schedule patient appointments
• Collect co-pays and payments
• Obtain external medical reports as required by medical professionals
• Respond and comply to requests for information
• Complete other clerical duties as assigned
• Ensure reception area is well maintained, neat and clean
• Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality
• Assist with charting and recording infusion vitals/administration
• Obtain vitals on patient prior to beginning infusion, during infusion and at discontinuation
• Draw labs if needed
• Perform verbal pre-infusion questionnaire with patient
• Assist with removal/discontinuation of iv
• Maintain sterile environment at all times
• Maintain drug inventory & medical supply stock

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A high-level dedication to excellent patient care, office teamwork, detail and accuracy are required
• Must have good oral and written communication skills, good computer skills, be flexible and dependable, and be able to multitask in a fast-paced medical office environment
• A Medical Assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited facility

Desirable

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Working knowledge of phlebotomy
• IV experience prefered
• General clerical knowledge

Learn more about AARA on our website at http://azarthritis.com