Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Chart Prep

CommonSpirit Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to keep the daily clinical workflow smooth and efficient for patients and the care team. You will proactively prepare patient charts, ensure all information is current, and support multiple patients daily as physicians are onsite.

Your success stems from empathy, efficiency, and a patient-centered approach. In this role you will assist in examinations, prepare equipment, collect specimens per protocol, and complete forms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or U.S. Armed Forces medical services training.
• Experience with computer programs used for checking-in and scheduling patients.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens and collects laboratory specimens per hospital protocol.
• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested.
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies.
• Assists in patient/equipment preparation.
• Performs follow-up actions as directed.
• Completes hospital forms per protocol.

Skills

MA experience

BLS

Scheduling software

Computer skills

Bilingual skills

Education

Medical Assistant Program

U.S. Armed Forces medical services training

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to keep the daily clinical workflow smooth and efficient for patients and the care team. You will proactively prepare patient charts, ensure all information is current, and support multiple patients daily as physicians are onsite.

Your success stems from empathy, efficiency, and a patient-centered approach. In this role you will assist in examinations, prepare equipment, collect specimens per protocol, and complete forms.