Medical Assistant OBGYN

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Scrub allowance included

Resumo da vaga

Banner Health's OB-GYN team in Phoenix seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and nursing staff. You will take vitals, assist with exams, coordinate care, and handle patient documentation in a fast-paced academic medical setting.

You'll work Mon-Fri, 7am–5:30pm, 40 hours weekly, with opportunities for tuition reimbursement and professional growth. This is a ground-level role ideal for those starting out in healthcare looking to advance within Banner's academic medicine environment.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program.
• Certification must be completed within 12 months of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Take and record vital signs; document chief complaint.
• Assist with exams and minor procedures; perform phlebotomy and EKGs.
• Coordinate care: pre-certifications, referrals, and scheduling; communicate results.
• Provide clerical support; ensure complete medical records and billing data.
• Maintain clean environment; sterilization and PPE usage.
• Monitor inventory including medications and immunizations.
• Develop effective communication with patients and teams.
• Complete onboarding and simulation training.
• Work under provider supervision; manage information flow.

Conhecimentos

Strong computer skills

Interpersonal & communication

Ability to manage priorities

Formação

High school diploma/GED

Accredited Medical Assisting Program

Medical Assistant Certification

Ferramentas

EMR software

Descrição da vaga

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

OB-GYN

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care SCRUB ALLOWANCE INCLUDED!!

The academic medicine difference. At the center of Banner – University Medicine is patient care, research, and teaching. Join a nationally recognized health care leader and experience the future of medicine today.

The Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) department at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, also known as the University Medicine Women's Institute, offers a comprehensive range of services for women's health, including prenatal care, delivery, gynecological care, and more.

As an Medical Assistant, you'll work alongside physicians and healthcare staff dedicated to providing a positive patient experience. Our clinic offers a friendly customer focused environment where you can apply your love patient care and teamwork. We are an energetic, fast paced team, serving a vast age range of patients. A career with our team is great if you are just starting out or have many years of experience. If you are ready to be challenged, work in a positive environment and contribute to making a change in people's lives, then we are the perfect team for you.

In this role you will take vitals, do patient intakes, FMLA paperwork, and call patients. There is room for growth in this academic environment, tuition reimbursement, and no weekends!

Schedule: 40hrs. wk., Monday - Friday, 7am-5:30pm.

Travel may be required between 1441 N. 12th St, Phx, and Arcadia 4200 E. Camelback, Phx

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics and has operations in multiple locations spanning across the Phoenix metropolitan city.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience. Possible Restriction in Cerner- Can do everything but place orders, prescription refill.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. 1. Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
2. 2. Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients' blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG's. Acts as chaperon as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.
3. 3. Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests. Responsible for communicating test results to patient. Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care. May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.
4. 4. Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit. Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion.
5. 5. Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas. Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures. Follows manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous substances. Performs basic maintenance of equipment and coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs.
6. 6. Monitors inventory including medication, immunizations (e.g. expired medications/equipment and recalls).
7. 7. Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers. Exemplifies service orientation and the team concept in all contacts. Follow any project within scope established by PM or supervising MA.
8. 8. This position will complete all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
9. 9. This position works under the direct supervision of the providers. This position interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with physician's offices in order to report, ask for or clarify information. Prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the response of the patient and family to changes in health status

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Knowledge as normally obtained through graduation from an Accredited Medical Assisting Program. Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.

An Uncertified Medical Assistant will be placed in this position up to, but no more than 12 months from date of hire in order to obtain certification. Certification must be completed from one of the following agencies: Active Medical Assistant certification such as: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after 7/1/2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).

Certification for BLS is required.

Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software. Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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