Medical Assistant

Center for Neurosciences; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Neurosciences in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams. You will take vital signs, help in exams, enter orders into the EHR, and coordinate patient flow and test scheduling.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification, and at least one year of recent medical facility experience; certification as a medical assistant is preferred. You will also maintain infection control standards and assist with patient discharge and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum one year of recent experience in a medical facility as a medical assistant.
• Medical assistant certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities for assigned physician/area.
• Checks schedules and organizes patient flow; coordinates appointments.
• Records vital signs in the patient’s EHR and assists during examinations.
• Administers injections and notifies patients of test results as directed.
• Handles phones, messages, and coordination with pharmacy and referrals.
• Maintains infection control and prepares exam/procedure rooms.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phone etiquette

Injections

Appointment scheduling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assistant certification (preferred)

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Job description

General Summary: A nonexempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services.Essential Job Responsibilities:Fulfills patient care responsibilities for assigned physician and/or other areas as needed.Checks schedules and organizes patient flow. Ensures pre-visit information is completed.Coordinates appointments for specific care and diagnostic procedures.Alerts physician/provider of any special needs the patient may have (e.g., interpretation services).Takes vital signs, including weight, height and blood pressure. Records vital signs in the patient’s EHR.Accompanies patients to exam/procedure room, assists patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.Assists physician/provider in examination of patients and gives instructions to patients as directed by the physician/provider.Enters required orders, as directed by the physician/provider, in the patient’s EHR. Enters any additional information as appropriate in the EHR.Adheres to all meaningful use workflows.Follows up with EHR tasks in an appropriate timeframe.Answers phone calls and takes messages for physician/provider. Returns patient phone calls as directed by the physician/provider and in accordance with CNS protocols.Checks voice mail throughout the day for messages.Obtains approval from the physician/provider for medication refills and notifies the pharmacy.Administers injections as directed by the physician/provider.Notifies patients of test results as instructed by the physician/provider.Assures quality of care by maintaining clinic standards of care while adhering to requirements of other governing agencies.Protects patients and employees by complying with infection control policies and procedures. Adheres to expectations of required/mandatory training and certifications.Handles patient discharge after appointment.Manages incoming and outbound faxes. Ensures physician sees and signs faxed patient information prior to sending to medical records for scanning.Communicates to appropriate staff any patient concerns, issues, cancellations, etc. Consults with the immediate supervisor about any system problems.Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include:Obtains lab/radiology reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.completes forms/requisitions as neededschedules appointmentsconfirms insurance coverage and patient demographicsrequests prior authorizations as neededmanages and updates charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriatelyFulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include:sets up exam rooms for patient care according to physician needssets up instruments and equipment according to department protocolscleans exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection controlorders, sorts, stores and checks for expiration dates on supplies and restock exam/procedure roomsensures operation of medical equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions, reporting malfunctions and requesting repairsFulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including:respects and promote patient rightsresponds appropriately to emergenciesshares problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisorworks as a productive member of the team helping co-workers as needed and/or assignedPerforms other duties as assigned.Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)Preferred: medical assistant certification from an accredited institution.Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant or any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by the Clinical Operations Manager, Clinical Supervisor and/or Human Resources.Other Requirements: Current documentation: Must possess a current CPR certification.