MEDICAL ASSISTANT OUTLYING

Sun Life Financial • Florence, AZ

93d

About The Position

Sun Life Health is looking to hire someone like you! Are you looking to become a part of an organization where you can grow not only in your career but as a person? Then Sun Life Health is where you want to be! We are delighted to share an exciting opportunity for a Medical Assistant - Outlying. Sun Life Health is a healthcare organization of caring people that are guided by our core values of excellence, integrity, inclusion, education, and innovation. We have been a part of the community since 1976. We make a difference in our patients' lives by searching for talented, passionate people to join our team. Like you! Here at Sun Life Health, you will become a valuable part of our mission, vision, and culture. Joining us means you will become a part of a collaborative environment, as we encourage new initiatives, fresh ideas, and a passion for community change.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant certification (CMA or RMA) preferred.
• Preferred 2-5 years' experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CCR) required and can obtain during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients and employees in a respectful manner consistent with the mission and values of Sun Life.
• Identify patient service requirements by establishing rapport with the patient and others while being aware of age specific needs protocols.
• Exhibit knowledge of growth, development, and age appropriate communication.
• Ability to assess, provide and interpret age specific data.
• Ability to involve family or significant other in decision-making related to plan of care.
• Promote teamwork within the facility to improve patient access and patient outcomes.
• Assist with orientation and training of new hires acting as preceptor.
• Review and follow up on patient self management goals.
• Perform patient education activities as directed by provider.
• Review preventative care needs of the patient and alert the provider.
• Ensure pre-visit information is reviewed and completed.
• Provide patient preparation and assist the provider as requested.
• Instruct patients as directed by provider.
• Implement provider orders promptly and with accuracy.
• Maintain documentation of patient care services by completing patient and department records.
• Administer injections to include immunizations and fill out appropriate paperwork.
• Educate patient on medications and directions for use.
• Call in prescription refills as directed by the provider.
• Notify patients when prescription orders are ready.
• Complete prior authorizations for medications.
• Answer telephone calls and take messages for the provider.
• Contact patients to report lab test results.
• Facilitate any patient reports and deliver them to the provider.
• Provide an effective communication link between patient and medical staff.
• Process referrals if required and set up appointments for diagnostic procedures.
• Protect patients and employees by complying with infection control policies.
• Clean and prepare rooms between procedures, and restock supplies.
• Complete patient care requirements by performing tests and completing other tasks as assigned.
• Perform sterilization of instruments and surgical packs.
• Perform specimen collection and laboratory CLIA Waived testing.
• Assure quality of care by maintaining clinic standards of care.
• Ensure operation of medical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
• Maintain nursing supplies inventory by anticipating needed supplies.
• Report communicable disease to County Health Department as needed.
• Adhere to expectations of required/mandatory in-services and certifications.
• Verify cash in cash box at the beginning of shift and reconciles cash count at the end of the day.
• Prepare and submit drawer count, reconciliation form, and all balancing reports.
• Greet and check in patients in a courteous, friendly and professional manner.
• Verify patient information and complete necessary forms.
• Answer questions regarding patient account status.
• Determine correct amount of co-payment and collect it before services are rendered.
• Inform new patients of SLFHC's current payment policy.
• Check patient out, and, if necessary, schedule follow-up appointment.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and messages in a timely and professional manner.
• Create packets for new patients as needed.
• Assure compliance with all HIPAA requirements.
• Provide coverage for outlying sites as needed.
• Communicate and assist patients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Verify and complete orders.
• Obtain specimen(s) from patient of all ages per lab requisition.
• Instruct patients on the collection of urine samples, tolerance tests, and stool samples.
• Perform quality control appropriate for the testing performed.
• Participate in laboratory continuing education programs.

Benefits

• Great Company Culture.
• Genuine work/life balance.
• 2 weeks paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and sick time.
• Health Benefits: Medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, vision, Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 403-(b) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED