Medical Assistant Ortho

76 HonorHealth Medical Group Specialty; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support front and back office operations at the Orthopedics-Shea clinic in Scottsdale, AZ.

You will escort patients, prepare exam rooms, take vital signs, and assist providers with exams and procedures, referrals, and scheduling.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, MA training, and CMA/related certification preferred; BLS and fingerprint clearance are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Front and back office medical procedures knowledge.
• Comfort with escorting patients to exam rooms and coordinating scheduling.
• Knowledge of medical records and chart maintenance.
• BLS certification and fingerprint clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general front and back office support and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Maintain clean, neat, and well-stocked exam rooms and manage supplies.
• Assist physicians/clinicians in exams and procedures and take vital signs.
• Perform venipuncture and CLIA-waived lab tests as directed.
• Handle phone messages, scheduling, referrals, and chart maintenance.
• Coordinate insurance authorizations and referrals with providers.
• Work in a team model to improve patient experience and access to care.

Skills

Medical front/back office procedures

Phlebotomy

Phone service excellence

Team-based care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program

Job description

Job Details

Primary City/State: Medical Office Building - 9700 N 91st St Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Category: Healthcare Support

Shift: Day

Department: Orthopedics-Shea

• We offer an opportunity for a SIGN-ON BONUS $2,500
• The Ortho Clinic is located at 9700 N. 91st Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
• The hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY The Medical Assistant provides general front and back office support to professional staff. Escorts patients to exam rooms. Maintains clean, neat and well-stocked exam rooms. Must have knowledge of medical front and back office procedures. Provides quality phone service by scheduling patients or referring caller to appropriate party. Answers phone messages from patients promptly. Maintains patient information that is accurate and charts/paperwork are filed correctly. Maintains medical records. Under the direction of a Provider, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of duties in connection with the examination and treatment of patients. May be assigned to a specialist. The MA takes a pro-active approach utilizing available resources to best serve the patient population. Performs a variety of clerical support duties including receptionist, telephone, scheduling, message management and data input. Utilizes knowledge and skill to provide appropriate care in accordance with the organization’s policies, procedures and protocols and Arizona validated competencies. The MA works in a team model to improve the patient’s experience, create better communication and access to care, and support processes that will improve patient satisfaction.

Essential Functions

Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Escorts the patient to the examining room, obtains a brief history, documents chief complaint takes vital signs to include weight and temperature. Preps the patient for exam, assists the physician/clinician on exams and any special procedures. May travel to off site locations to perform diagnostic testing and assist in physical exam components, TB testing, Injections, phlebotomy and others. May administer and record injections and TB testing under the supervision and order of the physician. Performs venipuncture and obtains specimens, performs CLIA waived lab tests. Performs office procedures including, but not limited to, PFT, UDS, EBT, EKG, fit testing, within the scope of practice as directed by provider. Receives telephone calls from patients, pharmacy and others; documents and relays information to provider for action. Phones pharmacy with approved medication orders/refills. Performs a variety of front office duties as needed, including, but not limited to, reception, telephone, chart maintenance, insurance forms and scheduling. Organize and communicate with insurance companies for authorizations for therapies, testing and specialist referrals. Provides appropriate referrals to case management for employees. Performs other related duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED Required Other / Certificate Completion of a MA training program Required

Experience

6 months experience as a Medical Assistant Preferred

License and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPC) - Certificate State Have a current Fingerprint Clearance card, or within seven (7) working days after employment shall apply and be eligible for a Fingerprint Clearance Card (Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites ONLY) Required Completion of an approved training program OR completion of an unapproved training program and successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute as described by the Arizona Administrative Code (Chapter 16 - Arizona Medical Board - R4-16-401 and R4-16-101) OR completes a United States Armed Forces medical services training program Required Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Certification Medical Assistant Certification (e.g., CMA, CCMA, RMA) Preferred HonorHealth will reimburse the cost of the successful completion of the certification exam. If you do not receive your certification within the assigned period, you will no longer meet the minimum qualification of the position and will be terminated Preferred

Culture and Values

We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We're delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we've been focused on doing what matters most - caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we're just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.