Medical Assistant

OneOncology•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

The Medical Assistant coordinates clinical care, including direct and indirect patient care, and assists the clinical supervisor and physicians with infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance. The Medical Assistant works under the authorized delegation of physicians. The role includes preparing exam rooms, assisting patients during visits, handling patient calls, maintaining required records, and following sterilization and biohazard-waste procedures. The position requires travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; this will be verified before employment.
Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vital signs, and processing specimens.
Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD, and CPT codes.
Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient computer software and database skills.
Comfort with phone communication and working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to ask patients probing questions.
Caring, compassionate, and patient demeanor.
Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance.
Multitasking and proactive problem-solving skills.
High level of professionalism.
Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
Ability to listen, sit, stand, bend, stoop, and walk throughout the day; frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds; and maneuver patients when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare daily exam rooms and stock necessary supplies.
Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain required vital signs and urine specimens, and perform dip and automated urinalysis and microscopic preparation and review when indicated.
Triage calls regarding pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the physician; document outcomes in the EHR.
Assist with maintaining OSHA/MOSHA logs and records.
Follow sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.
Follow procedures for properly disposing of biomedical waste, including biohazardous or red-bag waste.
May welcome and greet patients and visitors in person or by phone.
Travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.