Medical Assistant / Medical Front Office

NextCare•Mesa, AZ

6d•Onsite

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About The Position

Provides patient care services in the back office medical setting, which will meet the specific needs of the patient.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
Candidates in Arizona must meet criteria in sections 1, 2, or 3 below.
The medical assistant candidate has completed an APPROVED Medical Assistant Training Program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health (CAAHEP) or The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
The medical assistant candidate has completed an UNAPPROVED medical assistant training program AND Successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Certifying organizations accepted by the NCCA are: (CMA) Certified Medical Assistant exam and certification administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); (RMA) Registered Medical Assistant exam and certification approved for medical assistants that meet the American Medical Technologists (AMT) criteria; (CCMA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam and certification administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); (NCMA) National Certified Medical Assistant certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); (CMAC) Clinical Medical Assistant Certification exam and certification administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
The medical assistant candidate is eligible for hire if they meet one of the following three (3) criteria within A., or B., or
The medical assistant candidate completed an UNAPPROVED medical assistant training program AND Was Employed as a medical assistant for one (1) year or more after program completion must have occurred prior to February 2, 2000.
The medical assistant candidate was directly supervised by the SAME physician, physician group, or physician assistant for a minimum of 2000 hours (approximately working 40 hours/week for 12 months) prior to February 2, 2000.
The medical assistant completed a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
The following Emergency Medical Services (EMS) credentials are eligible for hire in a lesser role under the Clinical Care Specialist (CCS) job: AEMT, EMT-I (Intermediate), EMT-P (Paramedic), Paramedic.
LPNs are eligible for hire into the lesser role under Clinical Care Specialist (CCS) job description in the state of Arizona. The licensed LPN may only perform medical assistant duties when they are hired under the MA/CCS job description.
Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; and meets the criteria in sections 1, or 2 or 3 below for all states other than Arizona.
The medical assistant candidate has completed an APPROVED Medical Assistant Training Program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health (CAAHEP); or The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES); or The U.S. Department of Education (DAPIP).
The medical assistant candidate has completed an UNAPPROVED medical assistant training program AND Successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA); or American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Certifying organizations accepted by the NCCA are: (CMA) Certified Medical Assistant exam and certification administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); (RMA) Registered Medical Assistant exam and certification are approved for medical assistants that meet the American Medical Technologists (AMT) criteria; (CCMA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam and certification administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); (NCMA) National Certified Medical Assistant certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); (CMAC) Clinical Medical Assistant Certification exam and certification administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
The medical assistant candidate may be hired if they meet one of the following three (3) criteria within A., or B., or
The medical assistant candidate completed an UNAPPROVED medical assistant training program AND Employed as a medical assistant for one (1) year or more after program completion.
The medical assistant candidate was directly supervised by a maximum of three physician(s), physician group(s), physician assistant(s), or nurse practitioner(s) for a minimum of 2000 hours total (approximately working 40 hours/week for 12 months).
The medical assistant completed a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
The following EMS Credentials may work in a lesser role as an MA/CCS: Advanced EMT (AEMT ), EMT Intermediate (EMT-I), EMT Paramedic, Paramedic (Medic).
LPNs are eligible for hire into the less role under the MA/CCS job description in the following states: MICHIGAN NORTH CAROLINA OKLAHOMA WYOMING KANSAS COLORADO. The LPN may only perform medical assistant duties at NextCare to remain within the state standards, which stipulate that a physician assistant may NOT supervise the LPN.
In the following states LPNs may be hired under there LPN licensure credentials and verification of education and diploma from a state approved LPN school: MISSOURI NEBRASKA TEXAS VIRGINIA.
Candidates in Nebraska must meet all requirements for other non-Arizona states and the following Medication Aide Registry requirement. Medical Assistants employed in Nebraska must obtain and maintain biennially a Medication Aide Registry.
Current healthcare professional level CPR certification issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety Health Institute or National Safety Council.

Nice To Haves

Prior recent experience in an emergency department, urgent care or other clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Performs the essential functions as defined as by the appropriate Skills Competency
Compliance with established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control
Implements infection control policies throughout the course of patient care and other job
Complies with personal protective equipment policy necessary for protection from exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious disease and other hazardous substances. Observes and communicates changes in the patient's condition to the provider on
Assists provider with exams, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care under direct
Participates in the completion of the emergency equipment daily checklist, as well as any assigned duties and tasks necessary to maintain compliance with Federal and State
Participates in education programs and attends meetings as
Dispenses prescriptions and medications per policy
Follows and complies with standing orders policy; recognizes when the provider on duty is necessary based on patient presentation and policy guidance
Administers medications per policy and adheres to all safety protocols and procedures for medication administration.
Notifies the provider on duty promptly of all unusual patient occurrences including medication events on an incident
Promptly notifies the Clinic Manager of patient or employee safety
Follows guidelines and requirements of laboratory and clinical accreditation
Treats patients and co-workers consistent with the NextCare Mission Statement, Vision, Values and Performance
Performs other related duties as assigned or described by Company
Perform moderate-complexity clinical testing across authorized disciplines (e.g., Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis) in strict accordance with the laboratory's COLA-approved SOP manual.
Execute and document daily instrument calibrations, quality control (QC) tracking, and corrective actions for out-of-range values prior to reporting patient results.
Maintain orderly, verifiable, and audit-ready logs for all pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical activities to ensure seamless biennial COLA on-site surveys.
Participate in mandatory, documented competency assessments (semiannually in the first year of employment, and annually thereafter) covering all six CLIA-mandated elements.
Successfully test and document blind proficiency testing samples exactly like patient specimens, adhering to strict anti-commingling regulations.
Accession, process, centrifuge, and evaluate sample integrity, reporting data accurately into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Promptly recognize critical, life-threatening results and follow immediate notification protocols to the attending Texas healthcare provider.