Medical Assistant IV- Scrub Tech- Full-Time

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo)•Gilbert, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a full-time Medical Assistant IV - Scrub Tech. The primary function is to assist the procedure team during medical procedures, ensuring patient safety and maintaining sterile techniques. Responsibilities include preparing and setting up necessary supplies, handing instruments to the surgeon, managing equipment sterilization, assisting with patient records and supply management, and maintaining confidentiality. The role requires adherence to universal precautions and maintaining the cleanliness of procedure rooms.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
Pass the MA competency exam within the first six months of employment.
Medical Assistant certificate of completion from an accredited program or LPN license.
Active Medical Assistant Certification is required (e.g., RMA with AMT, CMA with AAMA, CCMA with NHA, or NCMA with NCCT).
Experience with office medical procedures and treatments.
Knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR, and scheduling software is required.
Certification or additional training must meet the requirements for meaningful use.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

7-10 years of experience in orthopedics, spine surgery, or pain management procedures is preferred.
Additional documented training in medical office procedures, sterile practice, and pain management.
A minimum one-year experience in outpatient surgery or equivalent of education and experience.
Graduated from a formal training program, and have the CMA certificate with at least 7 years experience as a medical assistant.
Licensed LPN with 5-7 years of experience and have the CMA certificate.
Grandfathered in as defined by State regulation and has at least 5-7 years of continuous experience and has the CMA certificate.

Responsibilities

Assists the procedure team during procedures as assigned by the RN or physician.
Actively participates in the planning and set up of all supplies needed for the procedure.
Hands instruments and supplies to the surgeon and performs other tasks as directed.
Assists the procedure team in maintaining patient safety through monitoring sterile technique during draping as well as throughout the procedure.
Responsible for daily sterilization of equipment and supplies.
Assists with maintaining patient records, ordering, and stocking supplies.
Communicates supply and equipment repairs to the RN.
Maintains universal precautions in daily job duties.
Responsible for sterilization and cleaning the procedure rooms.
Maintains confidentiality of all patients.