Medical Assistant-Pediatrics-Christown

Mountain Park Health Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Park Health Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide exceptional patient care in both front and back office settings. You will assist with immunizations, CLIA testing, and patient discharge instructions while maintaining accurate EHR documentation.

The role requires an MA program graduate, CPR certification, and at least one year of MA office experience. Bilingual abilities and EHR experience are preferred attributes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• At least one year of Medical Assistant office experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical and non-clinical duties in front and back office.
• Performs immunization and medication administration procedures.
• Follows CLIA testing instructions, collects specimens, and documents results in EHR.
• Fulfills provider orders within scope of practice and provides discharge instructions.
• Coordinates continuity of patient care with internal health departments.
• Maintains exam rooms and prepares them for patient care and procedures.
• Reports safety hazards to supervisory staff.
• Interviews patients to obtain history and chief complaints; records vitals and completes intake process.
• Uses proper charting and documentation for all patient services.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Graduate of MA program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Brief Description

This position is responsible for providing excellent patient care and experience in accordance with Mountain Park guiding principles, HIPAA, and any other applicable federal & state laws. The Medical Assistant (MA) position must be able to perform the essential functions of a MA including the responsibilities of front office duties.

Essential Functions

• Performs and completes clinical and non-clinical assigned duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments in the front and back office.
• Adheres to and follows procedures for immunization and medication administration, including but limited to labeling, storing, and utilization.
• Performs and adheres to all Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) testing instructions; collects specimens, processes and documents results in the electronic health records (EHR).
• Fulfills provider orders within scope of practice and provides patients’ discharge instructions.
• Assists with coordinating the continuity of patient care with internal health departments.
• Maintains proper levels of supplies in exam rooms and prepares exam room for patient care and procedures.
• Identifies and reports any safety hazard, or potential hazard, by directly notifying supervisory staff immediately of concerns.
• Interviews patients to obtain reason for visit, history, and chief complaints; performs vital signs and other patient care needs, documents the same to complete the patient intake process.
• Utilizes and abides by proper charting and documenting procedures for all patient related services, exams, interactions, and assignments performed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least one year of Medical Assistant office experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronic Health Record experience
• Registered medical assistant (RMA) or certified medical assistant (CMA) credential.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English or Somali/English)