Medical Assistant Fountain Hills Primary Care

HonorHealth•Fountain Hills, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides front- and back-office support to professional staff at HonorHealth’s Fountain Hills Primary Clinic. Working under a provider’s direction, the MA supports patient examinations and treatment, maintains clean and well-stocked exam rooms, helps maintain accurate medical records, and provides clerical support such as reception, scheduling, telephone service, message management, and data entry. The role uses established organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona-validated competencies to support quality patient care and a positive patient experience. The position is based at 16716 E Palisades Blvd, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role may involve travel to off-site locations for diagnostic testing and other patient-care activities. 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.
Meet an Arizona-approved medical assistant qualification pathway: complete an approved training program; complete an unapproved training program and pass a qualifying medical assistant examination; or complete a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
For Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites only, have 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. Failure to receive certification within the assigned period means the employee will no longer meet the position’s minimum qualifications and will be terminated.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms, escort patients to exam rooms, obtain brief histories and chief complaints, take vital signs including weight and temperature, prepare patients for examinations, and assist providers 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 activities.
Administer and record injections and TB testing under a physician’s supervision and order.
Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests, and perform office procedures such as PFT, UDS, EBT, EKG, and fit testing within scope of practice and as directed by a provider.
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 service, chart maintenance, insurance forms, and scheduling.
Organize and communicate with insurance companies to obtain authorizations for therapies, testing, and specialist referrals.
Provide appropriate referrals to case management for employees.
Maintain clean, neat, and well-stocked exam rooms and accurate patient information and medical records.
Perform other related duties as assigned.