Medical - Certified Medical Assistant - Float

Marana Health•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Marana Health is seeking a Medical Assistant – Float (MA) to join our team supporting the Marana Health clinical sites on the North West side of Tucson metro, primarily Marana Health's Dove Mountain Health Center and surrounding areas. Marana Health is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC), with 11 sites in Tucson and Pima County. Marana Health is building a world-class integrated health care system that is committed to caring for special populations, and focused on improving health outcomes for our patients. The Medical Assistant – Float promotes patients’ health by assisting clinicians and other support staff with patient care, and provides coverage at multiple Marana Health sites. The MA Float position may be assigned to work at any of the following Marana Health clinic locations – Dove Mountain Health Center, Dove Mountain Urgent Care, and Santa Catalina Health Center. Open to Medical Assistant or Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, dependent upon qualifications

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety (or ability to obtain upon hire)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be completed with Marana Health upon hire)
First Aid certification (may be completed with Marana Health upon hire)
Current Arizona driver’s license with clean driving record and proof of current vehicle insurance (39-month MVR will be run by Marana Health)
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if applicable and must be directly related to the functions and body of knowledge required to successfully perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Ability to provide care for all age groups.
Knowledge of chronic disease management.
Computer proficient.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize effectively.
Excellent customer service, organizational, and communication skills with emphasis on responsiveness, building trust, mutual respect, and courtesy.

Responsibilities

Supports and assists the clinician with patient care, examinations, and procedures.
Completes daily operational tasks within the patient care area.
Obtains and documents proper patient consent prior to treatments and procedures.
Identifies patient needs by establishing rapport with patients and their support systems while being aware of cultural, religious, and age-specific needs.
Obtains routine patient vital signs and records patient information pertaining to chief complaint, medical history, and preventive requirements in the patients’ charts.
Performs required tests ordered by the clinician such as EKGs, spirometry, breathing treatments, and injections.
Provides instructions to patients as directed by clinician.
Maintains documentation of patient care services by completing patient and department records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Documents verbal and written procedures, medications, delivery of care, and pertinent information rendered to patients.
Documents immunization data in the patients’ charts and in the Arizona State Immunization Information System (ASIIS).
Answers and returns telephone calls and takes messages for clinician.
Cleans, prepares, and restocks exam rooms.
Processes electronic prescription refill requests.
Notifies patients of test results as instructed by the clinician.
Ensures quality of care by maintaining clinical standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Protects patients and employees by complying with infection control policies and protocols and following medication administration and storage procedures.
Performs sterilization of instruments and surgical packs.
Ensures safe and proper operation of medical equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer’s instructions, reporting malfunctions, requesting repairs, maintaining inventory, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains required medical supplies inventory, ensuring appropriate stock is available, avoiding overstock of supplies, and carefully observing expiration dates and budgetary considerations.
Performs waiver laboratory testing.
Tracks laboratory and diagnostic tests, follows up with patients for tests not completed, and provides follow-up communication to the clinician if patients refuse ordered tests.
Reports communicable diseases to agencies as required.
Ensures appropriate documentation of required MHC reports.
Participates in in-service and education programs as required.
Completes all prior authorizations for medications and medical equipment.
Performs duties at various locations and travels to sites on an as-needed basis, providing coverage and filling in as assigned.