Medical Assistant II-Pediatrics-Goodyear

MOUNTAIN PARK HEALTH CENTER; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Park Health Center in Goodyear, AZ is hiring a Medical Assistant II to provide excellent patient care in a fast-paced clinic setting. You will perform essential clinical and administrative duties in the back office and collaborate with front desk staff to maintain accurate medical records.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program graduate, a high school diploma or GED, and current CPR certification; bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical and non-clinical duties in the back office.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date medical records with front office collaboration.
• Administers immunizations and medications following procedures.
• Conducts CLIA testing as instructed and documents results in the EHR.
• Discharges patients with appropriate instructions and coordinates care with internal health departments.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of a medical assistant program

Current CPR certification

Job description

• Location 140 N Litchfield Rd, Suite 106,Goodyear, AZ, 85338,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 guiding principles, HIPAA, and any other applicable federal & state laws. The Medical Assistant (MA) II position must be able to perform the essential functions of a MA.

Essential Functions

• Performs and completes clinical and non-clinical assigned duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments in the back office.
• Applies practice management principles and collaborates with the front office to maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records while ensuring seamless revenue cycle activities.
• 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 reason for visit, history, and chief complaints; performs vital signs and other patient care needs, documents the same to complete the patient intake process.
• Utilizes and abides by proper charting and documenting procedures for all patient related services, exams, interactions, and assignments performed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Current CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications :

• Electronic Health Record experience
• Registered medical assistant (RMA) or certified medical assistant (CMA) credential.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English or Somali/English)