Psych Medical Assistant - Avondale Clinic

Denova Collaborative Health Collaborative Health; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Arizona as a Medical Assistant. You'll play a crucial role in patient care, performing vital tasks such as preparing charts, recording medical histories, and assisting with procedures. This position requires a Medical Assistant certificate and offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits. Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous retirement plan with 3.5% company match

Long and short-term disability options

Life insurance coverage

Holiday pay and PTO

Employee wellness program

Discounts for team members

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate or CAAHEP-accredited program required.
• At least six months of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient charts and conducts check-in.
• Performs delegated medical tasks and records patient information.
• Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms and assists providers.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

Associate degree in health-related field

Tools

EMR

Billing software

Insurance carrier portals

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Purpose:This position serves to provide care to patients under the direction of a medical practitioner in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

What You Will Do:

• Prepares patient charts for upcoming visits, ensuring all necessary forms are completed, reviewed, and properly integrated into the patient's chart.
• Welcomes patients, conducts check-in, and escorts them to examination rooms.
• Performs delegated medical tasks, including recording vitals, medical history, reasons for the visit, and documenting all in the patient's medical record.
• Conducts visual acuity screenings as part of routine physical exams.
• Administers injections and assists providers with medical procedures.
• Performs blood draws, collects specimens, conducts urine drug screenings, and communicates results.
• Maintains cleanliness and readiness of exam rooms between appointments, including stocking necessary supplies and disposing of expired supplies and biohazard waste.
• Works collaboratively with providers to troubleshoot patient issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Need From You:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate or a CAAHEP-accredited program required.
• An associate degree in a health-related field or certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• At least six months of healthcare experience preferred.
• Must hold valid and current CPR and First Aid certifications, and an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Denova will assist with obtaining a Fingerprint Clearance Card upon acceptance of offer).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in using electronic record-keeping systems such as EMR, billing software, insurance carrier portals, and spreadsheets preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are highly valued, but not a requirement.
• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older to qualify for this position.

Your Work Schedule:

• Join us onsite for dynamic workdays!
• Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Perks of Being Part of Denova:

• Comprehensive low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement plan with a 3.5% company match.
• Secure your future with both long and short-term disability options
• Protect your family with life insurance coverage
• Enjoy holiday pay, PTO, and life insurance benefits.
• Protect your future with long and short-term disability options.
• We offer an employee wellness program and fantastic discounts for all Denova team members.
• And there's so much more waiting for you!

Denova Collaborative Health LLCis an integrated primary care and behavioral health practice based in the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Our comprehensivevirtual care servicesare available for residents throughout the entire state of Arizona.

We provide a “whole person” approach to health and promote collaboration among our team of primary care providers and specialists. Our unique service integration of primary care, behavioral health, addictionmedicine, and wellness enables our team to provide better health outcomes.