Medical Assistant, PRN

HOPCo; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The CORE Institute in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Pool Medical Assistant to support providers in a fast-paced clinic. This as-needed role focuses on clinical prep, patient flow, and accurate EMR documentation to ensure high-quality care.

Ideal candidates have MA training or LPN licensure, strong patient communication, and reliability for flexible shifts across the Mesa clinic. Join a team dedicated to compassionate care and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program or LPN license.
• MA certificate of completion from an accredited program or LPN license.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality, HIPAA, and EMR procedures.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between patient and provider.
• Prepare patient for visit: rooming, vitals, intake paperwork, EMR data entry.
• Assist in PROs and Quality Payment Programs as needed.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and restock supplies daily.
• Monitor biohazard and sharps containers; replace as needed.
• Assist with prescriptions and related patient forms.
• Return voicemails within 24 business hours and document actions in EMR.
• Prepare patient electronic charts before service date.
• Verify outstanding testing results in EMR and note needed imaging or casting.
• Scan clinical documents into EMR.
• Print clinic schedules in the morning.
• Provide patient education as indicated by the provider.
• Manage EMR desktops for assigned providers.
• Act as PTO Buddy per clinic plan.
• Create and promote positive patient experience.

Skills

Professionalism

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

MA training program or LPN license

Job description

The CORE Institute team is dedicated to making the lives of others better by practicing exceptional patient care. If you would like to be part of a dedicated, dynamic healthcare team in a challenging, rewarding environment, The CORE Institute is the right place for you to grow your career.

The CORE Institute delivers integrated, comprehensive musculoskeletal and neurological care. The CORE Institute is built upon a foundation of pioneering research, academics, community service, and a passion for excellence in patient care. The organization continues to be a leader in payor-reform initiatives, and it is at the forefront of systems-based quality programs which drive value and improve the quality of patient care.

The CORE Institute continues to grow, we are looking for a Pool,Medical Assistant in our Mesa Clinic. Please see below for the functions and requirements for this position.

This is not a full-time position. Hours are on an as-needed basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Facilitates communication between the patient and the provider.
  • Collect and shares pertinent information with provider
  • Receives and acts on directives from provider
• Responsible for preparing patient for visit with provider. This may include, but is not limited to: rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vitals, reviewing intake paperwork, pulling up radiology images, removing dressing, procedure set-up, injection prep, accurate data entry into EMR.
• Responsible for completing tasks associated with Company initiatives such as PROs, Quality Payment Programs, etc.
• Maintains exam room standards. Rooms should be restocked at the end of each clinic day. Rooms and tables should be cleaned as needed during clinic and at the end of each day.
• Monitor biohazard and sharps containers and replace as needed.
• Assist the provider preparing patient prescriptions and completing medical and patient forms (i.e. work release, FMLA etc.).
• Retrieves, and responds to voicemails within 24 business hours and documents actions in EMR.
• Prepares patient electronic charts for clinic visits prior to date of service.
• Verify any outstanding testing results are in EMR, confirm appropriateness of patient to provider (body part and/or insurance), note imaging, DME or casting needed prior to provider visit on date of service.
• Scans clinical documents into EMR.
• Print clinic schedules in morning of date of service.
• Ensures patient receives education as indicated by provider.
• Manages EMR desktops of assigned providers in a timely manner.
• Act as PTO Buddy per clinic plan
• Create and promote positive patient experience
• The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

EXPERIENCE

• Medical Assistant experience in is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Assistant certificate of completion from an accredited program or LPN license.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the health care field.
• General knowledge of patient care in a clinic.
• Knowledge of back office skills.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality, state laws, HIPAA regulations and medical records procedures.

SKILLS

• Professionalism when interacting with providers, co-workers, patients, family members and the public.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to adapt to change.

ABILITIES

• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image as a CORE employee both at work and on Social Media.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated work assignments.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion when dealing with patients and family members.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal clinic environment.
• Some travel within community.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal clinic environment.
• Some bending and stretching required.
• Manual dexterity using a computer keyboard.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• HOPCo Mission, Vision and Values must be read and signed.
• Understanding of posted Policy and Procedures on HOPCo Central.

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