Medical Assistant Interventional Endoscopy

HonorHealth•Mountain View, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides front- and back-office support to professional staff in the Interventional Endoscopy Clinic. Under a provider’s direction, the MA supports patient examinations and treatment, maintains medical records and exam rooms, and performs clerical duties such as reception, telephone service, scheduling, message management, and data entry. The role uses a proactive, team-based approach to improve patient experience, communication, access to care, and satisfaction, while following organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona-validated competencies. The position is based at the Shea Medical Office Building in Scottsdale, Arizona. The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Some training will take place at the Peoria location. The posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500.

Requirements

Completion of a medical assistant training program.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Completion of an approved training program; or completion of an unapproved training program and successful passage of 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 completion of a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
Current Fingerprint Clearance Card, or application for and eligibility to receive one within seven working days after employment, for Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites only.
Knowledge of medical front- and back-office procedures.

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.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms and keep them 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 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 duties.
Administer and record injections and TB tests under physician supervision and order.
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 for action.
Contact pharmacies with approved medication orders and refills.
Perform front-office duties as needed, including reception, telephone service, 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 ensure charts, paperwork, and medical records are properly maintained.
Perform other related duties as assigned.