Medical Assistant Sleep Medicine

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides administrative and clinical support to contribute to the efficient operation of the clinic and serves as part of the care team. The Medical Assistant performs duties learned through onsite education and training, provides customer service, and supports smooth patient flow through admissions, scheduling, paperwork completion, and communication among providers and clinical support staff. The MA is responsible for rooming patients, taking vital signs and EKGs, obtaining prior authorizations, administering injections, scheduling, assisting with minor in-office procedures, handling referrals, and preparing charts. Additional duties include collecting and documenting patient intake information, assisting patients with forms and interpreter services, maintaining medical records and clinic supplies, and receiving and routing calls.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification.
Skills and abilities typically attained with 6 months of healthcare experience.
Excellent organizational skills.
Effective human relations and communication skills.
Computer literacy and keyboarding skills.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Collect patient data during intake, escort patients to exam rooms, take vital signs, and document interactions according to policy.
Communicate changes in a patient's condition to the provider and accurately document findings in the medical record.
Assist patients and families with documents and initiate interpreter services when needed.
Process patient-specific documents according to HIMS guidelines, including identifying and placing manual barcodes, and help prepare medical records for the next day.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-stocked environment in accordance with infection prevention standards.
Assist with room and tray setup, as appropriate to the specialty and department, under direct supervision of a licensed professional.
Receive incoming calls, document and route messages to appropriate clinical staff, and transfer calls when necessary.
Pick up, prioritize, and distribute mail; complete purchase requests; order supplies and forms; and maintain and restock lobbies.
Ensure medical record documentation is complete and help facilitate requests for records from hospitals, practice offices, and other ancillary services.
Follow guidelines and assist in developing procedures to ensure medical records comply with state and federal laws.
Support patient flow through courteous, effective communication and attempt to resolve scheduling conflicts proactively.
Perform rooming, vital signs, EKGs, prior authorizations, injections, scheduling, assistance with minor in-office procedures, referrals, and chart preparation.