Medical Assistant

Banner Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

Job summary

Banner Health Clinic Country Club in Mesa, Arizona seeks a compassionate Medical Assistant to join our family-centered practice. You will room patients, take vitals, assist with vaccines and minor procedures, and support pre-certifications and scheduling.

Uncertified MAs may enter a accredited MA program and obtain MA certification; Banner pays for certification study and offers a sign-on bonus. Mon-Fri schedule, no evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with exams and minor in-office procedures.
• Ability to take vitals and document patient information.
• Support for vaccines administration and prior authorization processes.
• Familiarity with medical records, labs, and billing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams by taking and recording vital signs and symptoms.
• Assist providers with exams and minor in-office procedures.
• Coordinate referrals, authorizations, and scheduling for tests and treatments.
• Maintain clean clinical areas and proper infection control practices.
• Support documentation for billing and patient communication.

Skills

Rooming patients

Vital signs

Vaccines support

Prior authorizations

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

Accredited MA program

Job description

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

$2,000 sign on bonus for certified experienced MAs.

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we're excited about what the future holds for health care. That's why we're changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. The future of health care starts here. If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

Come join our team at Banner Health Clinic - Country Club. We are looking for a compassionate caring Medical Assistant to join our great team of health care professionals. Our team is family-centered primary care from infancy to senior years. We are dedicated to providing high quality medical care to all our patients. As a medical assistant in our family practice you will have the opportunity to interact with all levels of patient care including women's health and minor procedures. Medical assisting is one of the most versatile and rewarding careers you can have and we hope you choose us as your new family. Your expertise with rooming, vitals, assisting with high volume vaccines and prior auths, and minor office procedures will help the community and patients thrive tremendously.

Here at Banner Health Clinic Country Club we embrace a positive, fun family atmosphere where we encourage our team members to learn and grow. We are open Mon-Fri with no evenings or weekend hours. Our family practice has been serving the East Valley for over 30 years. Our office is able to provide exceptional, consistent medical care with our dedicated staff who work together as a team to provide high-quality, comprehensive care while paying close attention to each patient's needs. We feel we have something special here at BHCCC and are looking forward to you joining our team.

Location: 1300 S. Country Club Drive Mesa, A 85210) Country Club and Southern

Shift: Mon-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Clinic is open from 7am - 6pm (candidates need to have flexibility to work a 40 hour shift during these hours)

** Uncertified Medical Assistant must complete an accredited MA Program and have an MA Diploma. Uncertified Medical Assistants will be considered and will have 12 months to become nationally certified once employment begins. Uncertified Medical Assistants will have access to Medical Assistant National certification study material and Banner will pay for the cost of certification. A passing score would result in a pay increase due to an MA's newly certified status. **

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
2. Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients' blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomy, ear irrigation and EKG's. Acts as chaperone as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.
3. Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests. Responsible for communicating test results to patient. Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care. May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.
4. Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit. Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion.
5. Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas. Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures. Follows manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous substances. Performs basic maintenance of equipment and coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs.
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