Medical Assistant Primary Care

bannerhealth; San Tan Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hire-on bonus

Job summary

Banner Health's BIMC Int Med-Clinic in San Tan Valley, AZ is looking for a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and nursing staff in delivering excellent patient care. You’ll operate in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment, performing vital signs, basic procedures, and clerical tasks to ensure smooth patient visits.

The role offers a day shift and a $2,000 hire-on bonus for experienced MAs, with opportunities to grow within a large nonprofit health system.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for exam by taking and recording vital signs and documenting chief complaint.
• Assist providers with exams and minor in-office procedures; phlebotomy, EKGs and related tasks.
• Coordinate and manage patient care including referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling; communicate test results.
• Provide clerical support with medical records, labs, x-rays and billing information.
• Maintain a clean, functional environment; disinfect equipment and follow OSHA guidelines.
• Order supplies, stock patient care areas and manage medication-related tasks.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with patients and staff to ensure quality care.
• Complete onboarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed.
• Work under the direct supervision of providers and interact with patients, families and external contacts.

Job description

Primary City/State:

San Tan Valley, Arizona

Department Name:

BIMC Int Med-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Additional Job Description

$2,000 hire-on bonus included for experienced MA's!

Find your path in health care. Our team members make Banner Health a Great Place To Work. Learn how you can join our dedicated team of professionals.

As an Medical Assistant , you'll work alongside physicians and healthcare staff dedicated to providing a positive patient experience. Our clinic offers a friendly customer focused environment where you can to apply your love patient care and teamwork. We are an energetic, fast paced team, serving a vast age range of patients. A career with our team is great if you are just starting out or have many years of experience. If you are ready to be challenged, work in a positive environment and contribute to making a change in people's lives, then we are the perfect team for you

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Location: 37100 N Gantzel Rd Ste 201 Queen Creek

At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• 1. 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. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
• 2. Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients' blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomy, ear irrigation and EKG's. Acts as chaperone as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.
• 3. 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 to patient. Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care. May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.
• 4. Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications 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.
• 5. 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 of hazardous substances. Performs basic maintenance of equipment and coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs.
• 6. Orders supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas. Medication ordering and tasks related to all medications (e.g. expired medications/equipment and recalls).
• 7. Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers. Exemplifies service orientation and the team concept in all contacts.
• 8. This position will complete all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
• 9. This position works under the direct supervision of the providers. This position interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with physician's offices in order to report, ask for or clarify information. Prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the response of the patient and family to changes in health status.