Medical Assistant Advanced Lung Disease Institute

bannerhealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scrub allowance

Job summary

Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care and clinical operations on a full-time day shift. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting with procedures, and updating electronic medical records.

The role offers opportunities for certification advancement; uncertified MAs have 12 months to become nationally certified, with Banner paying for study materials and certification costs. Growth paths from MA to RN exist within Banner Health.

Qualifications

• 2-3 yrs of experience in clinical setting preferred.
• Uncertified Medical Assistants will have 12 months to become nationally certified after employment begins.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for exam by taking and recording vital signs and symptoms.
• Assist with exams and minor in-office procedures; perform phlebotomy and EKGs as directed.
• Coordinate care with referrals, authorizations, and scheduling; communicate test results to patients.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Customer service

Medical records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant preferred

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: BUMCP Advanced Lung Disease Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care SCRUB ALLOWANCE INCLUDED!!

The academic medicine difference. At the center of Banner - University Medicine is patient care, research, and teaching. Join a nationally recognized health care leader and experience the future of medicine today.

The Lung Institute at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix provides highly specialized care to patients battling an array of chronic, advanced, and obstructive lung diseases. Pulmonologists, cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, respiratory therapists, pathologists and other health care experts collectively tailor treatment plans that may include medical, surgical and other therapies to treat everything from asthma to lung cancer.

As a Medical Assistant on this team, you will be an integral part of the patient's Banner experience looking to provide each person with the best customer service and patient care. When assisting patients directly, you will be rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting with procedures, and updating patient electronic medical records accurately and timely. When not providing direct patient care, you may also provide additional support to our office/administrative staff throughout the clinic. This could include answering phones, checking in patients, scheduling appointments, following up with referrals, ordering supplies, stocking rooms, etc.

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 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. Banner is also committed to your future and invested in furthering your education. Medical Assistants have the opportunity to move up the Medical Assistant career ladder or sign up for tuition assistance to further advance their career. From PTR, to RN, there are endless opportunities at Banner Health.

This is a full time (40 hours/week), day shift position: Monday - Friday 8:00A-4:30P. Requires 2-3 yrs of experience, prefer certification. We will help with certification requirement!

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics and has operations in multiple locations spanning across the Phoenix metropolitan city.

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

• 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.
• 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 phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG's. Acts as chaperon 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.
• 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.
• 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 f