Medical Assistant I: Clinic & Admin Support

DeKalb Health; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health in Safford, AZ is hiring a Medical Assistant I to support clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will prepare exam rooms, collect patient histories, record vital signs and assist with injections or treatments as needed.

The role requires a Medical Assistant certificate, CPR certification, and 0-2 years of clinical experience. Immunizations and venipuncture are part of the job, with patient communications and insurance verifications also included.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Current Medical Assistant certificate of proficiency from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Maintains current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or other approved educational programs.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience
• Current Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card
• Must be comfortable with giving immunizations and performing venipuncture.
• Must have experience in documenting in AIISIS, if applicable.
• Must have experience in obtaining prior authorizations for medications.
• Must be pleasant and comfortable with making patient calls for follow-up appointments and results.
• Must be a self-starter, not requiring direction or micro-management.
• Able to deal with the public in a compassionate, high paced environment.
• Must have the mental and physical ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and administrative duties as directed by the manager.
• Prepare exam rooms and patients for examinations by the provider.
• Collect records and patient history, take vital signs and other data.
• Administer injections or treatments under provider supervision.
• Answer phone calls and greet patients and families.
• Obtain insurance authorizations and referrals as needed.
• Support various duties per policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical duties

Administrative duties

Patient communication

Immunizations

Venipuncture

Documentation

Prior authorizations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate

CPR certification

Tools

Meditech experience

Insurance eligibility verification

Job description

DeKalb Health in Safford, AZ is hiring a Medical Assistant I to support clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced outpatient setting. You will prepare exam rooms, collect patient histories, record vital signs and assist with injections or treatments as needed.

The role requires a Medical Assistant certificate, CPR certification, and 0-2 years of clinical experience. Immunizations and venipuncture are part of the job, with patient communications and insurance verifications also included.