Medical Assistant I - Parkview - Pain Management

Yuma Regional Medical Center • Yuma, AZ

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Yuma Regional Medical Center provides essential medical assistance and administrative support within a clinic setting. This role involves working closely with multiple healthcare providers to ensure quality coordinated care for patients, adhering to established policies and procedures, and demonstrating a commitment to patient care. The Medical Assistant is responsible for both clinical and clerical tasks, ensuring a smooth operation within the clinic while maintaining high standards of patient interaction and care.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant certification
• Basic Life Support certification
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• High School Diploma

Responsibilities

• Provides direct assistance to healthcare providers for patient care within the medical assistant scope of practice.
• Measures and records vital signs and notifies licensed healthcare providers of changes in patient condition.
• Records patient interview, history, chief complaint, and medication reconciliation.
• Documents current immunizations and performs routine screening tests.
• Assists providers with exams and performs basic lab tests, phlebotomy, and point of care testing.
• Prepares and administers medications with provider authorization.
• Performs front desk reception duties, including answering phones and scheduling appointments.
• Greets patients, completes registration forms, and provides instructions.
• Files and maintains medical and financial records, processes mail, and arranges for hospital admissions and outside referrals.
• Authorizes prescription refills and provides information to pharmacies under provider supervision.
• Implements infection control measures as per YRMC Infection Control Protocol.
• Arranges exam/treatment rooms and maintains medical inventory in exam rooms.
• Uses appropriate cleaning techniques between patients and maintains supplies, linens, and equipment.
• Provides patient education regarding medications, disease management, home treatments, and special diets.
• Performs accurate documentation in YRMC electronic health record and other position-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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