Medical Assistant Fountain Hills Primary Care

HonorHealth•Fountain Hills, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides general front- and back-office support to professional staff in HonorHealth’s Fountain Hills Primary Care clinic. The role supports patient examinations and treatment under a provider’s direction, maintains medical records and exam rooms, and provides clerical support such as reception, scheduling, telephone and message management, and data entry. The Medical Assistant works collaboratively to improve patients’ experience, communication, access to care, and satisfaction, following organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona validated competencies. The position is based at 16716 E Palisades Blvd, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268. The stated hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Complete an approved training program; or complete an unapproved program and pass a Medical Assistant examination administered by an appropriately accredited certifying organization as described in the Arizona Administrative Code; or complete a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
For Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites only: hold 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. Certification must be obtained within the assigned period to continue meeting the position’s minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms; escort patients to exam rooms; obtain brief histories, document chief complaints, and take vital signs including weight and temperature.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians or 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 a physician’s supervision and order, as applicable.
Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, and conduct CLIA-waived laboratory tests.
Perform office procedures within scope of practice 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; and contact pharmacies with approved medication orders or refills.
Perform front-office duties as needed, including reception, telephone support, chart maintenance, insurance forms, and scheduling.
Coordinate with insurance companies to obtain authorizations for therapies, testing, and specialist referrals.
Provide appropriate referrals to case management for employees.
Maintain accurate patient information and medical records, file charts and paperwork correctly, and keep exam rooms clean, neat, and stocked.
Perform other related duties as assigned.