Medical Assistant- Full-Time

The CORE Institute; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA with HDHP company match

401k with company match after 6 months

Employee Assistance Program 24/7

Employee Appreciation Days

Employee Wellness Events

Job summary

The CORE Institute in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to support orthopedic care. You will room patients, collect vitals, prepare for provider visits, and document in the EMR to ensure accurate and timely records.

Ideal candidates hold CMA certification and have completed an accredited MA program; 1–2 years in orthopedics is preferred. Recent graduates with state grandfathering eligibility may also qualify, with a strong patient‑centered approach.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in orthopedics, spine surgery, or pain management preferred.
• Graduated from a formal training program within the last 12-18 months and have the CMA certificate; or grandfathered per state regulation.
• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software.
• High school diploma/GED and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program as defined by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between the patient and the provider during patient care.
• Collect and share pertinent information with the provider and act on directives.
• Prepare the patient for visit with the provider, including rooming, vitals, intake paperwork, and EMR data entry.
• Assist with company initiatives such as PROs and Quality Payment Programs.
• Maintain exam room standards and ensure rooms are restocked and cleaned daily.

Skills

Orthopedic clinic experience

Patient communication

Insurance knowledge

Office procedures

EMR familiarity

Education

CMA certificate

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EMR

Scheduling software

Job description

• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Wellness Events

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in orthopedics, spine surgery, or pain management is preferred.
• In lieu of experience must have the following training and/or experience:
• Graduated from a formal training program during the last 12-18 months, and have the CMA certificate;
• OR, Is grandfathered in as defined by State regulation.
• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software.
• Certification or additional training must meet the requirements for meaningful use.
• High school diploma/GED, and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program as defined by state regulations.

Preferred:Two years of experience in an outpatient physical therapy clinic. Experience with orthopedics

Essential Functions

• Facilitates communication between the patient and the provider during patient care:
• Collect and shares pertinent information with the provider
• Receives and acts on directives from the provider
• Responsible for preparing the patient for visit with the provider. Duties include but are not limited to, rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vitals, reviewing intake paperwork, pulling up radiology images, removing dressings, procedure set-up, injection prep, accurate data entry into EMR.
• Responsible for completing tasks associated with Company initiatives such as PROs, Quality Payment Programs, etc.
• Maintains exam room standards. Rooms should be restocked at the end of each clinic day. Rooms and tables should be cleaned as needed during the clinic and at the end of each day.
• Monitor biohazard and sharps containers and replace them as needed.
• Assist the provider in preparing patient prescriptions and completing medical and patient forms (i.e. work release, FMLA, etc.).
• Retrieves and responds to voicemails within 24 business hours and documents actions in EMR.
• Prepares patient electronic charts for clinic visits before the date of service.
• Verify any outstanding testing results are in EMR, confirm the appropriateness of the patient to the provider (body part and/or insurance), note imaging, DME, or casting needed prior to provider visit on the date of service.
• Scans clinical documents into EMR.
• Print clinic schedules on the morning of the date of service.
• Ensures patient receives education as indicated by the provider.
• Manages EMR desktops of assigned providers in a timely manner.
• Act as PTO Buddy per clinic plan
• Create and promote a positive patient experience

About us:

The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education, We don't mean to brag but did you knowThe CORE Institutehas been ranked by Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Businesses!?

• #1 for Orthopedic Practices
• #1 for Healthiest Healthcare Employers
• #3 for Best Healthcare Workplace Culture
• Winner in Best Places to Work

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