Medical Assistant Paradise Valley Primary Care

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Medical Assistant at HonorHealth provides front and back office support, escorts patients to exam rooms, and maintains clean, stocked exam rooms. They schedule appointments, manage patient information, and assist providers during examinations under supervision.

Responsibilities include prepping rooms, taking vital signs, and performing procedures per scope. Requires MA training and BLS; a Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a MA training program is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
• CMA certification is preferred and reimbursed by HonorHealth.

Responsibilities

• Provide front and back-office support for professional staff.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and maintain clean, stocked rooms.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and manage patient information and paperwork.
• Assist physicians/clinicians during exams and procedures as directed.
• Travel to off-site locations for diagnostic testing and assist with various exams.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a MA training program

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPC)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Complete Care - 5316 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Category: Healthcare Support Shift: Day Department: Primary Care-Paradise Valley

• We are offering an opportunity for a SIGN-ON BONUS of up to $2,500!

The Paradise Valley Primary Care Clinic is located at 5316 E Shea Blvd Ste.100, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

The hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 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

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