Medical Assistant Sports Medicine
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides general front- and back-office support to professional staff in HonorHealth’s Sports Medicine Clinic. Under a provider’s direction, the MA supports patient examinations and treatment, maintains medical records and exam rooms, and provides clerical support. The role uses available resources proactively to serve patients and works within organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona validated competencies as part of a team focused on patient experience, communication, access to care, and satisfaction. The clinic is located at 8435 N. Pima Center Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The job posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Meet the Arizona Medical Assistant qualification pathway: complete an approved training program; or complete an unapproved training program and pass an examination administered by a qualifying accredited certifying organization; or complete 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 qualification and will be terminated.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms, escort patients to exam rooms, obtain brief histories and chief complaints, take vital signs including weight and temperature, prepare patients for examinations, and assist clinicians with exams 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 duties.
- Administer and record injections and TB tests under a physician’s supervision and order.
- Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, conduct CLIA-waived lab tests, and perform office procedures such as PFT, UDS, EBT, EKG, and fit testing within the scope of practice and as directed by a provider.
- Receive calls from patients, pharmacies, and others; document and relay information to providers; and contact pharmacies with approved medication orders or refills.
- Perform front-office duties as needed, including reception, telephone support, chart maintenance, insurance forms, scheduling, message management, and data entry.
- Coordinate with insurance companies to obtain authorizations for therapies, testing, and specialist referrals.
- Provide appropriate referrals to case management for employees.
- Maintain clean, neat, and well-stocked exam rooms, accurate patient information, and correctly filed charts and paperwork.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500.
- Reimbursement for the cost of successfully completing the Medical Assistant certification exam.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
