Medical Assistant

Humana • Phoenix, AZ

263d • $43,000 - $56,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of our caring community and help us put health first. The Medical Assistant 3 is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant 3 performs advanced administrative, operational, customer support duties that require independent initiative and judgment. Offering $2000 sign on bonus for new employees that join Centerwell. Position hourly range $22.00 - $25.00 an hour. The Medical Assistant 3 performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, medication/vaccine administration, phlebotomy, collecting specimens, performing diagnostic screening tests, sterilizing/cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and documenting information into the electronic medical records system. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions typically focus on methods, tactics, and processes for completing administrative tasks/projects. Regularly exercises discretion and judgment in prioritizing requests and interpreting and adapting procedures, processes, and techniques, and works under limited guidance due to previous experience/breadth and depth of knowledge of administrative processes and organizational knowledge. The Medical Assistant 3 possesses advanced skills and knowledge, contributes to process improvement, delivers in-depth education/training, and provides advanced guidance/mentoring to other Medical Assistants.

Requirements

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Medication/vaccine administration experience.
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certified.
• Must be screened for Tuberculosis (TB).

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience in a PCO center.
• Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as discussing symptoms and obtaining vital signs.
• Administer medications and vaccines.
• Conduct phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Perform diagnostic screening tests.
• Sterilize and clean equipment.
• Maintain examination rooms.
• Document information into the electronic medical records system.
• Collaborate closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Deliver direct patient care based on active certification.
• Exercise discretion and judgment in prioritizing requests.
• Contribute to process improvement and provide training to other Medical Assistants.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off including company and personal holidays.
• Volunteer time off.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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