Medical Assistant - MG OBGYN - PT (24)

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

Job summary

DeKalb Health in Safford, AZ is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant I to perform clinical and administrative duties. You will prepare exam rooms, collect patient history and vital signs, and assist the provider with examinations and injections as directed.

The role requires an MA certificate, CPR certification, and ability to work in a fast-paced setting. Prior authorization and insurance-related tasks are part of the job. Training on AIISIS/Meditech is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Current Medical Assistant certificate of proficiency from an accredited program.
• Maintains current CPR certification (Healthcare Provider) from AHA or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience.
• Arizona DPS fingerprint clearance card (new hires must complete application).
• Comfort with giving immunizations and venipuncture.
• Experience documenting in AIISIS (if applicable).
• Experience obtaining prior authorizations for medications.
• Pleasant and able to make follow-up calls.
• Self-starter and able to work without micro-management.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties under supervision, including delegated medical tasks.
• Prepare exam rooms and patients for examinations.
• Collect medical history and vital signs.
• Assist with administering injections or treatments as directed.
• Handle administrative tasks: calls, greetings, referrals, and insurance authorizations.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures.

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

CPR certification

Tools

Meditech

Job description

• Location 1600 S 20TH AVE,Safford, AZ, 85546,United States
• Base Pay $17.00 - $24.00 / Hour
• Job Category Clinical
• Employee Type Part-Time

Description

Position Summary

Medical Assistant I will have both clinical and administrative duties. Clinical responsibilities will include delegated medical functions under the direction of the manager in the delivery of care for assigned patients. This position also includes preparing exam rooms and patients for examination by the provider, collecting records, obtaining patient’s medical history, vital signs, and other relevant data. May also administer injections or give treatments under the direction of the provider. Administrative duties will include answering phone calls, greeting patients/family members entering the facility, obtaining insurance authorizations, making referrals and additional support functions as directed. Performs all duties according to organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 (new hires must also complete the application process for this card before being released to their department, if applicable).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• A nationally recognized certification (CMA/RMA) from an accredited credentialing body, such as the National Healthcareer Associations (NHA), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Certification Medical Association (NCMA), or American Medical Technologists (AMA).
• Previous Meditech experience or other related electronic records systems.
• Experience with confirming eligibility with insurance companies.