Medical Assistant Ortho Glendale

76 HonorHealth Medical Group Specialty; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

HonorHealth Deer Valley Orthopedics in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide front and back office support. You will escort patients, maintain exam rooms, and assist clinicians with examinations and procedures.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and completion of an MA training program, with BLS and Fingerprint Clearance Card. A CMA credential is preferred. This position offers a sign-on bonus and opportunities within a large nonprofit health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Completion of a MA training program Required.
• 6 months experience as a Medical Assistant Preferred.
• BLS Certification Required.
• Have a current Fingerprint Clearance Card or eligibility within 7 days of employment.
• Certification CMA/CCMA/RMA preferred; HonorHealth reimburses exam costs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment rooms for examination.
• Escorts patient to exam room and records vital signs.
• Assists physician/clinician during exams and procedures.
• May perform injections and TB testing under supervision.
• Performs venipuncture and basic CLIA waived labs.
• Handles front office duties: reception, scheduling, chart maintenance.
• Coordinates insurance authorizations for therapies and referrals.
• Provides referrals to case management for employees.

Skills

6 months MA experience

BLS Certification

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program completion

CMA preferred

Job description

Primary City/State: Medical Office Building - 4344 W Bell Rd Glendale, AZ 85308 Category: Healthcare Support Shift: Day Department: Orthopedics-Deer Valley

• We are offering an opportunity for a SIGN-ON BONUS of up to $2,500!
• The Deer Valley Ortho Clinic is located at 4344 W. Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308
• The hours are Monday-Friday from variable from 7:00 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

Company Culture

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.