Medical Assistant Carefree Primary Care

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides front- and back-office support to professional staff at HonorHealth’s Carefree Primary Care Clinic. Under a provider’s direction, the Medical Assistant supports patient examinations and treatment, maintains medical records, and performs clerical and administrative tasks. The role uses organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona-validated competencies to provide appropriate care. The Medical Assistant works within a team model to improve patient experience, communication, access to care, and patient satisfaction. The position may be assigned to a specialist and may involve travel to off-site locations for diagnostic testing and other patient-care activities. The clinic is located at 34525 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85266. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Completion of a medical assistant training program.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Completion of an approved training program; or completion of an unapproved training program and successful passage of a medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute, as described by the Arizona Administrative Code; or completion of a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
For Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites only: have a current Fingerprint Clearance Card, or apply for and be eligible for one within seven working days after employment.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Medical Assistant certification, such as CMA, CCMA, or RMA. HonorHealth will reimburse the cost of successfully completing the certification exam; failure to obtain certification within the assigned period means the employee no longer meets the position’s minimum qualifications and will be terminated.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms and keep exam rooms clean, neat, and well stocked.
Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain a brief history, document the chief complaint, and take vital signs, including weight and temperature.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist clinicians with examinations and special procedures.
Travel to off-site locations as needed to perform diagnostic testing and assist with physical exam components, TB testing, injections, phlebotomy, and other tasks.
Administer and record injections and TB testing under physician supervision and orders.
Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, and perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests.
Perform office procedures within scope of practice and as directed by a provider, including PFT, UDS, EBT, EKG, and fit testing.
Receive calls from patients, pharmacies, and others; document and relay information to providers for action; and promptly respond to patient messages.
Contact pharmacies with approved medication orders and refills.
Perform front-office duties as needed, including reception, telephone service, chart maintenance, insurance forms, scheduling, message management, and data input.
Maintain accurate patient information and medical records, ensuring charts and paperwork are filed correctly.
Coordinate with insurance companies to obtain authorizations for therapies, testing, and specialist referrals.
Provide appropriate referrals to case management for employees.
Perform other related duties as assigned.