Medical Office Assistant Urgent Care Peoria

HonorHealth; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow and perform clerical duties in an urgent care setting. The role includes scheduling patients, preparing treatment rooms, and assisting with patient care under the direction of a physician. Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to transforming healthcare.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $2,000

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients and prepares them for medical appointments.
• Prepares treatment rooms and assists providers with procedures.
• Performs various front office duties including reception and billing.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a Medical Assistant training program

Job description

Overview

• We offer an opportunity for a SIGN-ON BONUS of up to $2,000!

• The Urgent Care 67th Ave Peoria Clinic is located at 24874 N. 67th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85382

• The hours are Monday through Sunday, 6:45 am - 7:00 pm, with rotating weekends and holidays.

The incumbent is required to support other Urgent Care clinics as needed. Urgent care near me: HonorHealth & FastMed Urgent Care.

Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact.

HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members, designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more.

Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together.

HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses nine acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty, and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services, and more. With more than 16,000 team members, 4,000+ affiliated providers, and over 1,100 volunteers, HonorHealth seamlessly blends collaborative care and approachable expertise to improve health and well-being. People often say care feels different here — because it does. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Supports various aspects of the practice, including charge entry and collection of co-payments at the time of service. Assists the physician in maintaining efficient patient flow within the office. Under the direction of a Physician/Physician Assistant, performs a variety of clerical and patient support duties including scheduling, reception, telephone, data input, and exam room and medical chart preparation. Works with managed care plans to obtain prior authorization to ensure services of the physician and hospital are reimbursed by the plans. This position reports to the Manager for office duties and to the physicians for clinical and patient care responsibilities. Demonstrates knowledge and skill to provide appropriate care in accordance with policies, procedures, and protocols and Arizona validated competencies. Performs in a manner consistent with the HonorHealth statement by identifying and meeting the needs of all customers with integrity, respect, caring, accountability, and excellence.

• Schedules patients and provides all necessary information to prepare them for medical appointments and procedures. Provides scheduling services for patients regarding lab work, x-rays, and referrals to other physicians. Verifies authorizations, transmits fax information for needed physician-patient information, collects co-payments at the time of service, enters daily charges into the billing system, and responds to billing and revenue cycle requests to ensure optimal collections. Initiates confirmation calls to minimize no-shows. Organizes and documents scheduling, registration, and payment policies.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations. Prepares patient charts and reviews for completeness. Escorts patients to exam rooms, takes medical history, documents chief complaints in records or EMR, and records vital signs (weight, pulse, temperature, blood pressure). Preps patients for exams and assists providers with procedures. Cleans and restocks exam rooms, maintains supplies, and ensures recalls for labs, visits, and procedures are managed.
• Receives and documents calls from patients, pharmacies, and others; relays information to providers. Communicates with pharmacies for medication orders/refills.
• Performs various front office duties such as reception, greeting, billing information verification, telephone management, chart maintenance, insurance forms, and scheduling.
• Organizes and communicates with insurance companies for authorizations related to therapies, testing, and referrals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED required. Completion of a Medical Assistant training program required.

Licenses and Certifications

Completion of an approved training program or passing a certifying organization’s exam (accredited by NCCA or ANSI) or completion of U.S. Armed Forces medical services training. BLS certification required. Must have or obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card within seven days of employment, if applicable.