Medical Assistant- Full-Time

The CORE Institute; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Monthly stipend toward benefits

HSA with company match

401k with company match

EAP 24/7

Wellness events

Employee appreciation days

Job summary

The CORE Institute is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support orthopedic and spine care in a busy Phoenix clinic. The role involves preparing patients for visits, collecting vitals, documenting in the EMR, and assisting providers with prescriptions and forms.

Candidates should have CMA certification or be state-regulated, with MA training and active certification. The clinic offers competitive benefits, a 401k, and health coverage, with a focus on patient-centered care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a medical assistant training program and CMA certificate or state-regulated equivalent.
• Active MA certification (RMA, CMA, CCMA, NCMA) with current membership proof.
• Experience with medical office procedures, EMR, scheduling, and insurance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between patient and provider during care.
• Prepare patient for visits: rooming, vitals, intake, and documentation in EMR.
• Assist with prescriptions, forms, and scheduling; ensure timely EMR updates.

Skills

BLS certified

Office patient care

EMR knowledge

Insurance knowledge

Education

CMA certificate

High school diploma

Medical Assistant training

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling software

Insurance systems

Job description

Description

• $18-$22.50
• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
• Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
• 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.
• The employee must pass the MA competency exam within the first six months of employment.
• Active Medical Assistant certification such as Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after 7/1/2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT), or per State regulations
• 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.
• BLS certification require
• 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 share pertinent information with the provider
• Receives and acts on directives from the provider
• Responsible for preparing the patient for a 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, and 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 electronic patient 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 the 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 Institute has 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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