Medical Assistant - Limited Term Employment - Position in Phoenix; 3 month assignment; 27th Ave

TERRO; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Terros Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for the 27th Avenue Health Center in Phoenix, AZ. This Limited Term Employment position lasts 90 days and may require 4-10 hour shifts or 5-8 hour shifts. Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili, or ASL language differential pay may apply, with a $1/hour differential (approx.

$2,080 annually). Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, taking medical histories, assisting physicians, coordinating with behavioral health, and

Formación

• Medical Assistant diploma/certificate required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience with NextGen EMR is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare patients for examinations and take medical histories.
• Assist physicians during examinations and explain procedures to patients.
• Coordinate patient information with behavioral health and other offices.
• Follow up on pharmacy and other staff communications as directed.
• Update patient files and schedule tests or appointments.
• Greet patients, answer phones, and perform light clerical duties as needed.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Phone etiquette

Educación

Medical Assistant Diploma

Herramientas

NextGen EMR

Descripción del empleo

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity at Terros Health for a Medical Assistant.Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life!If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Integrated Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply!Terros Health: Extraordinary Care. Empowered People. Exceptional Outcomes.Hope ~ Health ~ Healingwww.TerrosHealth.orgTerros Health is hiring a Medical Assistant - Limited Term Employee for our 27th Avenue Health Center location in Phoenix, AZ.Limited Term Employment: 90 daysSchedule: 4-10's or 5-8'sLocated Near 27th Ave/ Indian SchoolIntegrated Care Location - Primary Care and Mental Health Services On SitePrimary Care Experience is a PlusNextGen Experience is a PlusEXCELLENT COMPENSATION ($17.87-$21+/ hour, depending on years of MA experience)Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL:+ $1/hour (Approximately $2,080 Annually)Duties include, but not limited to:Provides ongoing services as a medical assistant to patients in need of medical services for the purpose of establishing and reaching appropriate treatment goals.Prepares patients for examinations, takes medical histories, assists the physician during the examination, explains medical procedures to patients.Coordinates the appropriate client information with the behavioral health and other specialty care offices.Follows up on the pharmacy, clients, staff and all other parties phone calls and coordinates a response back based on the consult with the medical staff.Maintains appropriate knowledge, skill, and coordination of services for this position.Answers phones, schedules appointments, greets patients, and may create correspondence. May assume any, or all of the general clerical duties within the office.Follows up accordingly/promptly on clients requests via phone/letter at the direction of medical practitioners. May coordinate with the involved parties on behalf of the client.Updates patient files, schedules medical tests, and arranges for hospital admissions.Follows up on missed medical appointments to appropriately re-engage the patients.Seeks appropriate clinical supervision to ensure the provision of effective supportive services.Establishes appropriate patient documentations, applications, forms that conform to agency guidelines, audit tools best professional practice, and State licensing regulations.Completes client documentations within the established guidelines including but not limited to completion of progress notes on the date of service; completes medical intake paperwork and submits on date of service.Additional full-time Medical Assistant positions are available at other locaitons.If interested, please apply online at www.terroshealth.org.Medical Assistant Diploma and/or Certificate Required.EMR experience: NextGen preferredExcellent communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalismMust have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.Must pass a Drug Screen and TB TestThis role is a non-driving position. This position is performed at one location and does not require travel to various Terros Health centers. May be 18 years of age and with less than two years’ driving experience or no driving experience.