Medical Assistant - Clinic Care & Patient Support

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in Movement and Memory care clinics. You'll assist with exams, vitals, and patient flow, schedule tests, and help coordinate care in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires an accredited MA program, active certification, and strong computer and communication skills. Schedule is Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5pm, with responsibilities spanning clinical and clerical duties to ensure a seamless patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Requires strong computer skills and ability to work with medical software.
• Ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an organized fashion.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 EKGs. Acts as chaperon as needed.
• 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.
• Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to include complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.
• Orders supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas. Medication ordering and tasks related to all medications.
• Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers.
• This position will complete all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
• This position interacts with all levels of staff and external contacts concerning the health care of the patient.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Medical software familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling software

Job description

Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in Movement and Memory care clinics. You'll assist with exams, vitals, and patient flow, schedule tests, and help coordinate care in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires an accredited MA program, active certification, and strong computer and communication skills. Schedule is Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5pm, with responsibilities spanning clinical and clerical duties to ensure a seamless patient experience.