Medical Assistant OB/GYN

Jobtailor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allowance for scrubs

Job summary

Banner Health in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for a Medical Assistant to join the OB-GYN department. This role is essential in supporting clinicians and nursing staff by taking vital signs, managing patient intakes, and coordinating referrals while maintaining a clean clinical environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and an active Medical Assistant certification, with strong computer skills and effective communication abilities. Preferred qualifications include experience with medical procedures and EMR software.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program per state regulations.
• Strong computer skills, including medical software.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians and nursing staff in medical care.
• Take vital signs and document patient conditions.
• Coordinate patient care including referrals and authorizations.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of medical assistant training program

Active Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Medical software

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: OB-GYN

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

80 ALLOWANCE FOR SCRUBS INCLUDED!!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant in the OB/GYN department assists clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care and evaluating patient conditions. The role involves vital sign taking, patient intake, coordinating referrals, communicating test results, managing the electronic medical record, administering medications as directed, and maintaining a clean, functional clinical environment.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and documenting chief complaint; reports condition changes to the clinician.
2. Assists providers with exams and minor in‑office procedures, including blood pressure, respiration and pulse, temperature, phlebotomy, ear irrigation, and EKGs; acts as chaperone as needed; uses universal precautions and PPE; prioritizes patient flow.
3. Coordinates and manages patient care including pre‑certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling of clinic, hospital and ancillary treatments/tests; communicates test results to patients; may administer medications per policy.
4. Provides clerical support: completes medical records, labs, authorizations, X‑Rays, hospital records; supplies billing information timely.
5. Maintains a clean, functional environment: disinfects equipment, exam rooms, storage areas; follows sterilization and OSHA guidelines; performs basic equipment maintenance.
6. Orders supplies and medications, manages expiring items and recalls.
7. Develops and maintains effective communication with external and internal customers; exemplifies service orientation and team concept.
8. Completes onboarding/orientation activities, including simulation training.
9. Works under direct supervision of providers, interacts with all staff levels, physicians, patients, families, external contacts, and physician’s offices; manages data from multiple sources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED. Completion of an approved medical assistant training program per state regulations. Active Medical Assistant certification (RMA, CMA, CCMA, NCMA, etc.) and BLS certification required. Strong computer skills, including medical software, and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple changing priorities effectively and in an organized fashion.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with office medical procedures and treatments, insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

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Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability.