Medical Assistant - Avondale

denova collaborative health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

4% company 401(k) match

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Denova Collaborative Health LLC in the Greater Phoenix area seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams. You will prepare charts, greet patients, check in, and document vitals, medical history, and visit reasons in the medical record with accuracy and compliance.

The role is onsite, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. A Medical Assistant certificate or CAAHEP-accredited program is required, with BLS and AZ Fingerprint clearance; an associate degree is preferred and experience

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate or a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• Associate degree in health-related field preferred.
• At least six months healthcare experience preferred.
• Must hold valid BLS certification and AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card (assistance available).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with EMR, billing software, insurance portals, and spreadsheets.
• Bilingual candidates valued but not required.
• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts for upcoming visits and ensure forms are complete.
• Greet patients, check-in, and escort to examination rooms.
• Record vitals, medical history, and visit reasons in the medical record.
• Conduct visual acuity screenings during routine exams.
• Administer injections and assist providers with procedures.
• Draw blood, collect specimens, and communicate results.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies; dispose of biohazards.
• Collaborate with providers to troubleshoot patient issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Medical Assistant certificate or CAAHEP-accredited program

Associate degree in health-related field

Tools

EMR

Billing software

Insurance portals

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Purpose: This position serves to provide care to patients under the direction of a medical practitioner in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

What You Will Do:

• Prepares patient charts for upcoming visits, ensuring all necessary forms are completed, reviewed, and properly integrated into the patient's chart.
• Welcomes patients, conducts check-in, and escorts them to examination rooms.
• Performs delegated medical tasks, including recording vitals, medical history, reasons for the visit, and documenting all in the patient's medical record.
• Conducts visual acuity screenings as part of routine physical exams.
• Administers injections and assists providers with medical procedures.
• Performs blood draws, collects specimens, conducts urine drug screenings, and communicates results.
• Maintains cleanliness and readiness of exam rooms between appointments, including stocking necessary supplies and disposing of expired supplies and biohazard waste.
• Works collaboratively with providers to troubleshoot patient issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Need From You:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate or a CAAHEP-accredited program required.
• An associate degree in a health-related field or certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• At least six months of healthcare experience preferred.
• Must hold valid and current BLS certification, and an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Denova will assist with obtaining a Fingerprint Clearance Card upon acceptance of offer).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in using electronic record-keeping systems such as EMR, billing software, insurance carrier portals, and spreadsheets preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are highly valued, but not a requirement.
• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older to qualify for this position.

Your Work Schedule:

• This is an onsite position, Monday through Friday, with standard hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Perks of Being Part of Denova:

• Comprehensive low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement plan with a 4% company match.
• Secure your future with both long and short-term disability options
• Protect your family with life insurance coverage
• Enjoy holiday pay, PTO, and life insurance benefits.
• Protect your future with long and short-term disability options.
• We offer an employee wellness program and fantastic discounts for all Denova team members.
• And there's so much more waiting for you!

Denova Collaborative Health LLC is an integrated primary care and behavioral health practice based in the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Our comprehensive virtual care services are available for residents throughout the entire state of Arizona. We provide a “whole person” approach to health and promote collaboration among our team of primary care providers and specialists. Our unique service integration of primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and wellness enables our team to provide better health outcomes.