Medical Assistant Heart Institute

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: BUMCP Cardiovascular

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

$80 ALLOWANCE FOR SCRUBS INCLUDED!!

The academic medicine difference. At the center of Banner – University Medicine is patient care, research, and teaching. Join a nationally recognized health care leader and experience the future of medicine today.

The Banner University Heart Institute cares for a high volume of heart disease patients throughout the state of Arizona and the southwest. Our physicians stand out as being active participants in national research and as providers of cardiac training to physicians from all over the United States and the world. Our goal is to offer patients excellent cardiac services by providing safe, compassionate care and the best advanced treatment options.

As a Medical Assistant on this team, you will be an integral part of the patient's Banner experience looking to provide each person with the best customer service and patient care. When assisting patients directly, you will be rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting with procedures, and updating patient electronic medical records accurately and timely. When not providing direct patient care, you may also provide additional support to our office/administrative staff throughout the clinic. This could include answering phones, checking in patients, scheduling appointments, following up with referrals, ordering supplies, stocking rooms, etc. Uncertified Medical Assistants will be considered and will have 12 months to become nationally certified once employment begins. Uncertified Medical Assistants will have access to Medical Assistant certification study material and Banner will pay for the cost of certification. A passing score would result in a pay increase due to an MA’s newly certified status. Banner is also committed to your future and invested in furthering your education. Medical Assistants have the opportunity to move up the Medical Assistant career ladder or sign up for tuition assistance to further advance their career.

In this role, you will take vitals, room patients, do patient intakes, schedule patients, cross train within department, and exhibit a positive attitude. There is room for growth in this academic environment, and no weekends!

This is a full-time (40 hours/week), day shift position: Monday - Friday 800A-4:30P.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities, and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide an excellent patient experience.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms, and other necessary measurements; documents pain scores as appropriate.
2. 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 EKG’s.
3. 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.
4. Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to include complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records, and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit.
5. Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas.
6. Monitors inventory including medication and immunizations.
7. Develops and maintains effective communication mechanisms with all external and internal customers.
8. This position will complete all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
9. This position works under the direct supervision of the providers and interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Knowledge as normally obtained through graduation from an Accredited Medical Assisting Program. Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.

An Uncertified Medical Assistant will be placed in this position up to, but no more than 12 months from date of hire in order to obtain certification. Certification must be completed from one of the following agencies: Active Medical Assistant certification such as: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).

Certification for BLS is required.

Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software. Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

Employees working at BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR, and scheduling software preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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