Medical Assistant North Peoria Primary Care

HonorHealth•Deer Valley, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides front- and back-office support to clinical staff and works under a provider’s direction to support patient examinations and treatment. The role includes preparing exam rooms, escorting patients, gathering brief histories and vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, and maintaining accurate patient records. The Medical Assistant also provides clerical and phone support, including scheduling, message management, reception, chart maintenance, and data entry. The role uses available resources to serve patients and contributes to a team model focused on patient experience, communication, access to care, and satisfaction. Duties are performed in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona validated competencies. The position may be assigned to a specialist and may involve travel to off-site locations for diagnostic testing and other clinical support. The position is based at the North Peoria Primary Care Clinic, 7831 W. Deer Valley Road, Peoria, Arizona. Scheduled hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 6:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m., with Tuesdays off.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a medical assistant training program.
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.
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 obtain certification within the assigned period means the employee no longer meets the position’s minimum qualifications and will be terminated.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and keep rooms 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 examinations and assist physicians or clinicians with exams 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 testing under physician supervision and orders.
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 information and relay it to the provider for action.
Contact pharmacies with approved medication orders or refill requests.
Perform front-office duties as needed, including reception, telephone support, 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 medical records, and ensure charts and paperwork are filed correctly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.