Medical Assistant Primary Care

Integrated Medical Services (IMS); Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

IMS Care Center in Phoenix area is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care across exams and procedures. You will prepare patients, assist clinicians, manage pre-certifications, referrals and scheduling, and handle clerical duties related to medical records and billing.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant program, 1–3 years of experience, and strong interpersonal skills, with strict adherence to HIPAA and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school, or passage of the Medical Assistant examination.
• Experience with office medical procedures and insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software.
• At least 1–3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to manage multiple changing priorities and follow HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by taking and recording vital signs and chief complaint in the EMR.
• Assists providers with exams and minor procedures; acts as chaperone as needed.
• Performs office-based testing and treatments under supervision; administers medications per policies.
• Coordinates care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling.
• Provides clerical support and ensures timely billing information and follow-ups.
• Maintains a clean, disinfected exam environment and follows OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Multitasking

EMR proficiency

Education

Medical Assistant program completed

High school diploma

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling software

Insurance systems

Job description

Headquartered in Phoenix, IMS Care Center is a team of 500 employees and a physician-led organization united through its providers’ commitment to high-quality innovative health care. Each day is a new day for ground-breaking ideas and unparalleled opportunity. Ours is a culture focused on what we can accomplish today, and where it can lead us tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate and charts in electronic medical record accurately and efficiently. Report’s condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician. Assists providers with exams and minor in office procedures and acts as chaperone as needed
• Performs a variety of office-based testing and treatments related to patient care under the supervision of a clinician, including but not limited to injections, aspirations, and other procedures as needed. May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed. Use universal sterile techniques and personal protective equipment as always needed to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations
• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests. Responsible for communicating test results, patient instruction regarding durable medical equipment and home exercise programs to patients, where directed. Acts as a resource to clinical and non-clinical staff to provide optimal patient care
• Provides clerical support with patient/client notification and documentation, to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit. Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion. Other duties to include scheduling follow up appointments with patients
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas. Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures. Follows manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling hazardous substances. Performs basic maintenance of equipment and coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school, or passage of the Medical Assistant examination required
• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software
• At least 1 – 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures
• Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion
• Must have knowledge of and always follow HIPAA guidelines and secure Protected Health information

Compensation

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401k match available
• Paid Time Off

Joining IMS is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. Our hope is that each day you’ll uncover a new reason to love what you do. If this sounds like the workplace for you,

You can look forward to a generous compensation package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off and a very lucrative 401K plan.

• IMS is a tobacco-free work environment

IMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.