Medical Assistant

ARIZONA ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cross-training for front and back‑offi

Job summary

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, PC is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. The role includes greeting patients, taking vitals, registering, and assisting physicians or APCs.

We cross-train for front and back-office duties and expect flexibility, multi-tasking, and strong attention to detail; privacy and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited facility.
• Strong patient care focus, teamwork, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good oral and written communication skills, good computer skills, flexible and dependable, multitask in fast-paced medical office environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and register them according to established protocols.
• Assist patients with forms and medical insurance documentation.
• Ensure patient information is accurate including billing details.
• Answer calls and schedule patient appointments.
• Assist with infusion-related vitals and charting as required.
• Maintain a clean reception area and safeguard patient privacy.
• Obtain external medical reports as needed and manage clerical duties.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Medical Assistant diploma

Education

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