Medical Assistant - PRN - Float Pool

Phoenix Children's Hospital•Phoenix, AZ

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Posting Note: Join our dedicated team as a PRN Medical Assistant in our Float Pool department! We're looking for a compassionate and reliable individual who is ready to make an impact at our various clinics across the valley, including Tucson and Cottonwood. This role offers a flexible work schedule, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to gain experience in multiple healthcare settings. The Medical Assistant - Certified works under the direction of a licensed health care professional and performs various clinical and administrative tasks for the assigned area. The Certified Medical Assistant is expected to carry out the mission, vision, and values of Phoenix Children's. A continuous exhibition of professionalism, strong ethical conduct, and integrity must be carried out at all times. Interdepartmental collaboration, high standards of work performance, keeping a positive attitude and adhering to the policies and procedures of Phoenix Children's is essential. This position requires current and continuous certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA) or American Medical Technologists (RMA) in the field of Medical Assisting.

Requirements

Must be RMA/CMA certified Medical Assistant or eligible and willing to obtain within 90 days of employment.
Willingness to travel locally to all clinics within the valley, including Tucson and Cottonwood.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

Measures and records vital signs, growth parameters, medical histories, and signs and symptoms into the electronic health record
Communicates patient related information to the licensed health care provider
Performs electrocardiograms, pulmonary function tests, and other diagnostic testing within the Medical Assisting scope.
Collects laboratory specimens (including blood specimens)
Performs point of care testing
Prepares and administers medications with provider authorization and adheres to all regulations, guidelines, and policies for appropriate storage, mixing, disposal, inventory and labeling of medications
Performs routine screening tests
Assists the provider with exams
Removes sutures, changes dressings, applies bandages and other first aid procedures
Prepares and instructs patients about examinations, diagnostic tests, medications, special diets, and health maintenance
Disposes of bio-hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA safety standards and hospital policies
Demonstrates infection control standards related to hand washing and standard precautions including ensuring that all equipment in exam room is cleaned according to hospital policies
Follows Phoenix Children's and OSHA safety rules and procedures at all times
Upholds HIPAA regulations
Communicates prescriptions to pharmacies
Processes medication refills as directed by a provider and according to hospital policies
Obtains prior authorizations for medication
Obtains prior authorizations for DME
Screens telephone calls and takes accurate clinical messages within the Medical Assisting scope of practice as well as in accordance with Phoenix Children's policies
Returns patient calls with provider directed instructions
Assists patients and providers in completing documentation and any other paperwork in which a provider is required to disclose and/or attest to
Utilizes medication reconciliation tools within EHR.
Cleans and restocks exam rooms
In some clinics, may serve as an eligible witness to cycle counting and wasting of controlled substances
Follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct
Remains up to date with certifications, company mandated training and professional development.
May be required to float to other practices as needed by hospital and/or as requested by management.
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.