Medical Assistant West Tempe Primary Care

HonorHealth; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

HonorHealth's West Tempe Primary Care Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide front and back office support, escort patients, and maintain clean exam rooms. You will handle patient scheduling, telephone tasks and basic clerical duties under a Provider's direction.

Ideal candidates have MA training, high school diploma, and BLS certification, plus 6 months of MA experience preferred. The role may involve off-site testing, phlebotomy, injections, and adherence to clinic policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment rooms for examination and escorts patient to exam room.
• Provides front and back office support including scheduling, phones, and chart maintenance.
• May travel to off-site locations for diagnostic testing and assisting in physical exams.
• Performs venipuncture and basic lab tests as directed by a provider.
• Assists physicians/clinicians during exams and procedures.
• Maintains accurate patient information and medical records.

Skills

Front desk/administrative

Patient communication

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Education

MA training program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Primary City/State: Medical Office Building - 1626 S Priest Dr Tempe, AZ 85281

Category: Healthcare Support

Shift: Day

Department: Primary Care-West Tempe

* We are offering an opportunity for a SIGN-ON BONUS of up to$2,500!

* The West Tempe Primary Care Clinic is located at 1626 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281

* The hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant provides general front and back office support to professional staff. Escorts patients to exam rooms. Maintains clean, neat and well-stocked exam rooms. Must have knowledge of medical front and back office procedures. Provides quality phone service by scheduling patients or referring caller to appropriate party. Answers phone messages from patients promptly. Maintains patient information that is accurate and charts/paperwork are filed correctly. Maintains medical records.

Under the direction of a Provider, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of duties in connection with the examination and treatment of patients. May be assigned to a specialist. The MA takes a pro-active approach utilizing available resources to best serve the patient population. Performs a variety of clerical support duties including receptionist, telephone, scheduling, message management and data input. Utilizes knowledge and skill to provide appropriate care in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and protocols and Arizona validated competencies. The MA works in a team model to improve the patient's experience, create better communication and access to care, and support processes that will improve patient satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Escorts the patient to the examining room, obtains a brief history, documents chief complaint takes vital signs to include weight and temperature. Preps the patient for exam, assists the physician/clinician on exams and any special procedures.
• May travel to off site locations to perform diagnostic testing and assist in physical exam components, TB testing, Injections, phlebotomy and others.
• May administer and record injections and TB testing under the supervision and order of the physician.
• Performs venipuncture and obtains specimens, performs CLIA waived lab tests. Performs office procedures including, but not limited to, PFT, UDS, EBT, EKG, fit testing, within the scope of practice as directed by provider.
• Receives telephone calls from patients, pharmacy and others; documents and relays information to provider for action. Phones pharmacy with approved medication orders/refills.
• Performs a variety of front office duties as needed, including, but not limited to, reception, telephone, chart maintenance, insurance forms and scheduling.
• Organize and communicate with insurance companies for authorizations for therapies, testing and specialist referrals. Provides appropriate referrals to case management for employees. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Completion of a MA training program - Required
• High School Diploma or GED - Required

Experience

• 6 months experience as a Medical Assistant - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) BLS - Required
• Completion of an approved training program OR completion of an unapproved training program and successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute as described by the Arizona Administrative Code (Chapter 16 - Arizona Medical Board - R4-16-401 and R4-16-101) OR completes a United States Armed Forces medical services training program - Required
• Fingerprint Clearance Card - State Have a current Fingerprint Clearance card, or within seven (7) working days after employment shall apply and be eligible for a Fingerprint Clearance Card (Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites ONLY) - Required
• Medical Assistant Certification (e.g., CMA, CCMA, RMA)
  **HonorHealth will reimburse the cost of the successful completion of the certification exam. If you do not receive your certification within the assigned period, you will no longer meet the minimum qualification of the position and will be terminated - Preferred

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