Orthopedic Medical Assistant — Day Shift (Phoenix)

Banner Health Corporate; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scrub allowance included

Tuition assistance

Certification study materials

Job summary

Banner Health seeks a Medical Assistant for the Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute in Phoenix. The role supports clinicians, rooms patients, takes vitals, assists with procedures, and updates electronic medical records with accuracy.

You will also help with scheduling, referrals, and general clinic tasks. The position offers a day shift, full-time schedule, and opportunities for certification study materials and tuition assistance to advance your career.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Completion of a Banner approved medical assistant training program that also meets state defined regulations.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
• Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at time of hire.
• Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures including taking blood pressure, respiration, heart rate/pulse, temperature, phlebotomy, ear irrigation and EKGs; acts as chaperone as needed.
• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling; communicates test results to patient.
• Provides clerical support with patient notifications and documentation including medical records and billing information.
• Maintains a clean environment; disinfects equipment and rooms; handles hazardous substances per OSHA guidelines.
• Orders supplies and stocks patient care areas; handles medication ordering as needed.
• Develops and maintains effective communication with external and internal customers; supports clinical team.
• Completes onboarding/orientation activities, including simulation training.
• Works under direct supervision of providers and interacts with staff, physicians, patients and external contacts.

Skills

Active MA Certification

BLS certification

Strong computer skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Arizona Criminal History Affidavit

Education

High school diploma/GED

Banner approved MA training program

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling software

Job description

Banner Health seeks a Medical Assistant for the Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute in Phoenix. The role supports clinicians, rooms patients, takes vitals, assists with procedures, and updates electronic medical records with accuracy.

You will also help with scheduling, referrals, and general clinic tasks. The position offers a day shift, full-time schedule, and opportunities for certification study materials and tuition assistance to advance your career.