Medical Assistant Rheumatology

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides general front- and back-office support to professional staff in a rheumatology clinic. Under a provider’s direction, the Medical Assistant supports patient examinations and treatment, maintains medical records and exam rooms, and performs clerical and clinical duties within the scope of practice and organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona validated competencies. The role uses a team-based approach to improve patient experience, communication, access to care, and patient satisfaction. The clinic is located at 8405 N. Pima Center Pkwy, Scottsdale, Arizona. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The posting offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Completion of a medical assistant training program.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Meet one of the specified Arizona medical assistant qualification routes: completion of an approved training program; completion of an unapproved training program and passing 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 and keep exam rooms clean, neat, and stocked.
Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain brief histories, document chief complaints, 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 duties.
Administer and record injections and TB tests under physician supervision and orders, as applicable.
Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, and perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests.
Perform office procedures such as PFT, UDS, EBT, EKG, and fit testing within the scope of practice and as directed by a provider.
Receive calls from patients, pharmacies, and others; document and relay information to providers for action; and contact pharmacies with approved medication orders or refills.
Perform front-office duties as needed, including reception, telephone service, chart maintenance, insurance forms, scheduling, message management, and data input.
Maintain accurate patient information and medical records, and ensure charts and paperwork are filed correctly.
Coordinate with insurance companies for authorizations for therapies, testing, and specialist referrals.
Provide appropriate referrals to case management for employees.
Perform other related duties as assigned.