Medical Assistant Primary Care Float Pool Scottsdale and North Phoenix

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for their Float Pool. This role involves providing essential support to clinicians and nursing staff, ensuring an excellent patient experience through hands-on care and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, assisting in various clinical tasks, managing patient care coordination, and maintaining effective communication with patients and healthcare providers. Join a team that values your contributions and offers growth opportunities in a rewarding career focused on patient wellness and comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program required.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification and BLS certification are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care.
• Prepare patients for exams by taking vital signs and documenting symptoms.
• Coordinate patient care including scheduling and managing referrals.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Medical Software

EMR Software

Job description

Medical Assistant Primary Care Float Pool Scottsdale and North Phoenix

Apply locations

Banner Med Grp (4375 E Irma Ln)
Banner Health Center Raintree (8901 E Raintree Dr, Suite 150)
Banner Health Center Pinnacle Peak (7669 East Pinnacle Peak Rd, Suite 220)
Banner Health Ctr (4720 E Greenway Rd)

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R4406404

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Float Pool

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

A rewarding career that fits your life. Learn how Banner Health, a certified Great Place To Work, prioritizes team members and strives to be the best place to work in health care.

The staff at Banner Health Medical Group are committed to providing comprehensive care for patients and their families. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with patients and create personalized care plans with an emphasis on prevention and wellness. Our leadership offers a customer-focused team in a friendly work environment and career growth opportunities.

As a Float Pool Medical Assistant, you'll join a team dedicated to providing an excellent patient experience. When providing hands-on care, you'll room patients, obtain vitals, and triage. When not providing hands-on care, you'll perform non-clinical duties.

Locations: North Phoenix and Scottsdale Clinics

Will cover multiple Primary Care locations in the North Phoenix and Scottsdale general area with reasonable commute.

Schedule: Monday - Friday between the hours of 630am-7:00pm (Full-Time 40 hours benefits eligible position)

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.

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 phlebotomies, ear irrigation, and EKG’s. Acts as chaperon as needed.
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.
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.
5. Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas.
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 mechanisms with all external and internal customers.
8. This position will complete all necessary onboarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
9. This position works under the direct supervision of the providers. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
2. Active Medical Assistant Certification is required. Certification or additional training must meet the requirements for Meaningful use. BLS certification required.
3. Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software. Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR, and scheduling software preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.