Medical Assistant-Family Practice-Gateway (Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm)

Mountain Park Health Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Park Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting in Phoenix, AZ. The MA will perform essential front and back office duties, assist with immunizations, collect and document specimens, and support care coordination under provider orders.

The role requires graduation from a medical assistant program, current CPR certification, and at least one year of MA office experience. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Current CPR certification required.
• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical and non-clinical duties in front and back office.
• Administers immunizations and medications with proper labeling, storage, and use.
• Performs CLIA tests, collects specimens, and documents results in the EHR.
• Follows provider orders and delivers patient discharge instructions.
• Coordinates continuity of care with internal health departments.
• Maintains exam room readiness and supplies; ensures a safe environment.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED; medical assistant program graduate

Job description

Brief Description

This position is responsible for providing excellent patient care and experience in accordance with Mountain Park guiding principles, HIPAA, and any other applicable federal & state laws. The Medical Assistant (MA) position must be able to perform the essential functions of a MA including the responsibilities of front office duties.

Brief Description

This position is responsible for providing excellent patient care and experience in accordance with Mountain Park guiding principles, HIPAA, and any other applicable federal & state laws. The Medical Assistant (MA) position must be able to perform the essential functions of a MA including the responsibilities of front office duties.

Essential Functions

• Performs and completes clinical and non-clinical assigned duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments in the front and back office.
• Adheres to and follows procedures for immunization and medication administration, including but limited to labeling, storing, and utilization.
• Performs and adheres to all Clinical Laboratory of Improvement Amendments (CLIA) testing instructions; collects specimens, processes and documents results in the electronic health records (EHR).
• Fulfills provider orders within scope of practice and provides patients’ discharge instructions.
• Assists with coordinating the continuity of patient care with internal health departments.
• Maintains proper levels of supplies in exam rooms and prepares exam room for patient care and procedures.
• Identifies and reports any safety hazard, or potential hazard, by directly notifying supervisory staff immediately of concerns.
• Interviews patients to obtain reason for visit, history, and chief complaints; performs vital signs and other patient care needs, documents the same to complete the patient intake process.
• Utilizes and abides by proper charting and documenting procedures for all patient related services, exams, interactions, and assignments performed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least one year of Medical Assistant office experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronic Health Record experience
• Registered medical assistant (RMA) or certified medical assistant (CMA) credential.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English or Somali/English)