Surgical Medical Assistant — Front & Back Office (Paid Training)

Western Vascular Institute; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

401(k) with 4% match

Travel reimbursement for training

Job summary

Western Vascular Institute in Payson, AZ is seeking a Surgical Medical Assistant for a dual Front & Back Office role at our Payson clinic. You will train in Mesa for initial sessions and support both clinical procedures and administrative workflows to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position offers hands-on training in surgical assisting, EMR familiarity (NextGen/Centricity), and opportunity for growth. Candidates should be organized, patient-focused, bilingual a plus, and willing to travel for

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Back Office Medical Assistant experience
• Willingness to learn and perform both Front Office and Back Office responsibilities
• Surgical assisting experience is a plus, but training will be provided
• Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident, professional, and comfortable working independently when appropriate
• Strong patient service skills with a friendly and compassionate attitude
• Ability to work effectively with multiple physicians and team members
• Knowledge of medical office systems, procedures, and patient care workflows
• Travel for required training

Responsibilities

• Back Office / Clinical: Perform surgical assisting and scrubbing duties after training
• Back Office / Clinical: Assist with wound care and dressing changes
• Back Office / Clinical: Room patients, obtain vital signs, and prepare for examinations
• Back Office / Clinical: Assist physicians during examinations and treatments
• Back Office / Clinical: Perform physiological studies and document encounters in the EMR
• Back Office / Clinical: Prepare, clean, and maintain treatment rooms, instruments and equipment
• Back Office / Clinical: Follow sterilization procedures and infection control protocols
• Back Office / Clinical: Assist with clinical decision-making and coordination
• Back Office / Clinical: Handle patient calls and assist with triage under supervision
• Front Office / Administrative: Greet patients and provide a welcoming experience
• Front Office / Administrative: Check-in/check-out patients and schedule appointments
• Front Office / Administrative: Verify/update demographics and insurance
• Front Office / Administrative: Coordinate outside testing, referrals, and records
• Front Office / Administrative: Answer calls and assist scheduling
• Front Office / Administrative: Maintain patient records and documentation
• Front Office / Administrative: Prepare and distribute documents
• Front Office / Administrative: Communicate with physicians and staff
• Front Office / Administrative: Support daily clinic operations and patient flow

Skills

Back Office

Bilingual EN/ES

Surgical assisting

EMR systems

Multitasking

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

NextGen EMR

Centricity EMR

FIVOS Medstreaming

Job description

Western Vascular Institute in Payson, AZ is seeking a Surgical Medical Assistant for a dual Front & Back Office role at our Payson clinic. You will train in Mesa for initial sessions and support both clinical procedures and administrative workflows to ensure smooth patient flow.

The position offers hands-on training in surgical assisting, EMR familiarity (NextGen/Centricity), and opportunity for growth. Candidates should be organized, patient-focused, bilingual a plus, and willing to travel for