Medical Assistant / CMA - Full-Time (Family Practice - Family Medicine)

Northern Cochise Community Hospital • Willcox, AZ

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About The Position

Functions as a Medical Assistant (MA or CMA) in a team- and mission-based setting to provide quality patient care. Assists with examinations and treatment under the direction of a licensed physician or provider, and provides patients with information to help them use and benefit from clinic services. Assists with appointment scheduling and patient chart management, and may work at different clinic or hospital district locations as needed, including Sunsites, Willcox, or Specialty. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. The role requires teamwork, collaboration, and support of department scheduling needs, including reliable attendance, a positive attitude, customer service, and effective communication. The position is safety-sensitive and is in a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Training Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association; certification must be maintained and renewed before expiration.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy requirements, medical terminology, clinical standards, practices, and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of ICD-9/CPT coding.
• Skills in phlebotomy and injections.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships through communication, cooperation, and positive interactions.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule when circumstances necessitate.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong customer service skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact successfully with customers and consistently demonstrate courteous, cooperative, service-oriented behavior.
• Strong typing skills and working knowledge of computer systems, particularly in a Windows-based environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers, multitask, and follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant experience.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential through an approved accredited program.
• Completion of Qualification Training on Urine Specimen Collections.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and treatment under the direction of a licensed physician or provider.
• Provide patients with information about clinic services.
• Assist with patient appointment scheduling and chart management.
• Provide quality patient care and work at other clinic or hospital district locations as needed.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Support teamwork, collaboration, department scheduling needs, and a positive patient experience.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the organization’s vision, mission, and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED