Medical Assistant (75258)

Women's Care•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides professional clinical care for patients in accordance with established standards and practices. The role prepares patients for office visits, examinations, treatments, procedures, and testing, and assists patients, family members, and providers throughout the visit. The Medical Assistant maintains and restocks examination, procedure, laboratory, and other patient-care areas; records medical histories, health maintenance information, chief complaints, and vital signs; and, where applicable and as directed by a provider, performs phlebotomy, injections, and specimen collection. The position also includes educating patients as directed by providers, sterilizing medical instruments, relaying messages to providers, maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, and treating patients and colleagues courteously. The Medical Assistant participates in team and professional development activities, attends required meetings, complies with HIPAA requirements, and demonstrates Women’s Care’s mission and core values. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Florida positions, must be a graduate of a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program or have served in the Armed Forces as a Medical Technician with an honorable discharge to be eligible for employment and MA certification.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections, if applicable.
Ability to perform dosage calculations and measurement conversions.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal personnel, providers, outside organizations, patients, and patients’ family members.
Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and work effectively with the groups and individuals listed.
Ability to use a computer and enter data in an electronic medical records application.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Dependable, reliable, and punctual.

Nice To Haves

For Florida positions, Certified Medical Assistant certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain it within the first 120 days of employment.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment through Women’s Care training.
Experience working in OB/GYN or primary care.
Experience with eCW electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for office visits, examinations, treatments, procedures, and testing.
Assist patients and family members before, during, and after doctor visits.
Assist providers during treatments, procedures, examinations, and testing.
Prepare, restock, and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, laboratory areas, and other patient-care areas according to established policies and procedures.
Record patients’ medical histories, health maintenance information, and chief complaints.
Measure, record, and document vital signs.
When applicable and as directed by the provider, perform phlebotomy, injections, and other specimen collection.
Educate patients by providing information and instructions as directed by the provider.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Sterilize medical instruments according to established standards and procedures.
Relay messages from patients and front office staff to providers.
Represent the office professionally and treat internal and external customers courteously and cooperatively.
Participate in team activities and professional development activities, and attend required meetings.
Demonstrate Women’s Care’s mission and core values and comply with HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.