Medical Assistant Float-Administration-Jesse Owens (Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm)

MOUNTAIN PARK HEALTH CENTER; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Park Health Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide front and back office support, perform immunizations, specimen collection, and EHR documentation, traveling between multiple facilities as needed.

The role requires a medical assistant program graduate, High School Diploma or GED, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license; bilingual candidates are a plus. The position is non-exempt and offers non-specified benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a Medical Assistant program.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current CPR Certification is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs and completes clinical and non-clinical duties in front and back office.
• Adheres to procedures for immunization and medication administration.
• Performs CLIA testing; collects specimens and documents results in the EHR.
• Fulfills provider orders within scope of practice and provides discharge instructions.
• Assists with coordinating continuity of care with internal health departments.
• Maintains supplies and prepares exam rooms for patient care.
• Identifies and reports safety hazards to supervising staff.
• Interviews patients to obtain visit reasons, history and chief complaints; performs vital signs.
• Travels to multiple locations as assigned; maintains regular attendance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of a medical assistant program

Current CPR Certification

Valid driver's license

Tools

Electronic Health Record experience

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or CMA credential

Job description

• Location 325 E Baseline Rd,Phoenix, AZ, 85042,United States
• Job Category Medical Assistant
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

This position is responsible for providing excellent patient care and experience in accordance with Mountain Park Health Center’s guiding principles, HIPAA, and any other applicable federal & state laws. The floating Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for having familiarity with all practice areas that we provide service in.

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 reasons for visit, history, and chief complaints; performs vital signs and other patient care needs.
• Utilizes and abides by proper charting and documenting procedures for all patient related services, exams, interactions, and assignments performed.
• Travels to multiple locations as assigned which may include a location change during shift.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• **Must have reliable transportation in order to commute to various facilities, as required, and remain on the Approved Driver’s List.
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Graduate of a medical assistant program
• Current CPR Certification
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Completion of the MA Preceptor program or Champion User requirements as needed for assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electronic Health Record experience
• Registered medical assistant (RMA) or certified medical assistant (CMA) credential.
• At least one year of previous medical back-office experience
• Bilingual (Spanish/English or Somali/English)