Medical Assistant Gavilan Peak Primary Care

HonorHealth•Anthem, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides general front- and back-office support to professional staff and works under a provider’s direction in examining and treating patients. The role includes escorting patients, maintaining clean and stocked exam rooms, collecting patient histories and vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, and maintaining accurate patient information and medical records. The Medical Assistant also provides clerical and reception support, including telephone service, scheduling, message management, chart maintenance, insurance forms, and data entry. The position uses available resources and works as part of a team to support patient experience, communication, access to care, and patient satisfaction, following organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona validated competencies. The position is at the Gavilan Peak Primary Care Clinic, located at 3648 W. Anthem Way, Anthem, Arizona. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Complete an approved training program; or complete an unapproved training program and pass a medical assistant examination administered by a qualifying accredited certifying organization; 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. The employer states it will reimburse the cost of successfully completing the certification exam; failure to obtain certification within the assigned period means the employee will no longer meet the minimum qualification and will be terminated.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms and escort patients to exam rooms.
Obtain a brief patient history, document the chief complaint, and take vital signs, including weight and temperature.
Prepare patients for examinations 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 tasks.
Administer and record injections and TB testing under physician supervision and order.
Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, and perform 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; and call pharmacies with approved medication orders or 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 clean, neat, and stocked exam rooms and accurate patient information and medical records.
Perform other related duties as assigned.