Medical Assistant Mescal Primary Care

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides general front- and back-office support to professional staff and performs duties related to patient examination and treatment under a provider’s direction. The role supports a team-based care model focused on patient experience, communication, access to care, and satisfaction. The Medical Assistant uses available resources to serve the patient population and follows organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona validated competencies. 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 Mescal Primary Care Clinic is located at 10900 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona. The stated schedule is Monday through 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.
Meet an approved medical assistant qualification pathway: complete an approved training program; or complete an unapproved training program and pass 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 complete a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
A current Fingerprint Clearance Card, or apply for and be eligible for one within seven working days after employment; the posting specifies this requirement for Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites only.

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 for patient examinations 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 exams and assist the physician or clinician with examinations and special procedures.
Perform or assist with diagnostic testing and physical-exam components, which may include TB testing, injections, phlebotomy, and other duties at off-site locations.
Administer and record injections and TB testing under physician supervision and orders, as applicable.
Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, and perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests.
Perform office procedures within the scope of practice as directed by a provider, including PFT, UDS, EBT, EKG, and fit testing.
Receive calls from patients, pharmacies, and others; document information and relay it to the provider for action.
Provide phone service by scheduling patients or referring callers to the appropriate party, and promptly answer patient messages.
Phone pharmacies with approved medication orders or refills.
Perform front-office duties as needed, including reception, telephone coverage, chart maintenance, insurance forms, scheduling, message management, and data input.
Maintain accurate patient information and medical records and ensure 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.