Medical Assistant

Dignity Health Medical Group • Phoenix, AZ

13h • $19 - $27

About The Position

The Medical Assistant helps keep daily operations running smoothly and efficiently for patients and the clinical team. The role proactively prepares patient charts and ensures information is obtained and up to date. The Medical Assistant may support multiple patients each day, depending on the number of physicians on site. Success in the role requires enthusiasm for helping others, efficiency, and empathy for patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or completion of a U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program.
• Demonstrated experience with the computer program used for checking in and scheduling patients.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Medical Assistant experience.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
• Previous experience in the designated specialty.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens and collect laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol.
• Assist nurses and physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures as requested.
• Retrieve necessary equipment and supplies.
• Assist with patient and equipment preparation.
• Perform follow-up actions as directed.
• Complete hospital forms according to protocol.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED