Medical Assistant IV- Scrub Tech- Full-Time

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company•Gilbert, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
Medical Assistant certificate of completion from an accredited program or LPN license
Active Medical Assistant Certification is required.
Active Medical Assistant certification such as Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after 7/1/2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT). Or per State regulations
Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and 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 and a minimum one-year experience in outpatient surgery or equivalent of education and experience.
In lieu of experience the employee must have the following training and/or experience: Graduated from a formal training program, and have the CMA certificate with at least 7 years experience as a medical assistant; OR, Is a licensed LPN with 5-7 years of experience and have the CMA certificate; OR, Is 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.