Medical Assistant-Pediatrics-Glendale (8am-5pm)

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

Job summary

Mountain Park Health Center in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide high-quality patient care in both the front and back offices. You will perform vital signs, prepare exam rooms, support immunizations and medication administration, and document in the EHR.

The role requires at least one year of MA office experience, graduation from an MA program, CPR certification, and a commitment to HIPAA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.
• RMA or CMA credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs front and back office duties as assigned.
• Adheres to immunization and medication administration procedures.
• Performs CLIA testing; collects specimens and documents results in the EHR.
• Fulfills provider orders within scope of practice and provides discharge instructions.
• Coordinates continuity of patient care with internal health departments.
• Maintains exam room readiness and supplies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of a medical assistant program

CPR certification

Registered medical assistant (RMA) or CMA credential

Tools

Electronic Health Record experience

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.

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 of 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)