Medical Assistant

Canyon Vista Medical Center • Sierra Vista, AZ

287d

About The Position

Canyon Vista Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, invites you to explore open positions, including the Medical Assistant role in Urology. This position is crucial for providing customer-focused quality healthcare to family health patient populations, meeting their diverse health and social needs. As a Medical Assistant, you will work under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner to assist in the examination and treatment of patients, utilizing specialized plan-of-care interventions and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Certification of completion of Medical Assistant Program required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
• Record information on patients' charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Drape patients with covering and position instruments and equipment.
• Hand instruments and materials to the doctor as directed.
• Inventory and order medical supplies and materials.
• Operate electrocardiograph (EKG) and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
• Schedule patients for tests and appointments.
• Receive payments for bills and keep medical records.
• Perform secretarial tasks and complete insurance forms.
• Key data into the computer to maintain office and patient records.

Benefits

• Up to $7,000 Sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible-spending and health-savings accounts.
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees.
• Income-protection programs including life, accident, and critical-injury insurance.
• Employer paid short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan assistance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED