Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy. It is dedicated to caring for the poor and underserved and is a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research. The hospital includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center. It is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services, attracting patients globally. St. Joseph's hosts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's and has a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. It is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. As a Medical Assistant, the role involves ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the day for patients and the clinical team. Key duties include proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date. The position involves assisting multiple patients daily, depending on the number of physicians on-site. Success in this role requires enthusiasm to help others, efficiency, and empathy for patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and a graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or completion of an U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program
• Candidates who completed a program prior to February 2, 2000 can satisfy the minimum education requirements by providing evidence of direct supervision by the same physician, physician group, or physician assistant for a minimum of 2000 hours to satisfy the education requirements
• Demonstrated experience with computer programs utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients
• American Heart Association BLS

Nice To Haves

• Previous MA experience
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience
• Previous experience in designated specialty
• Bilingual skills

Responsibilities

• Proactively prepare patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility
• Maintain hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens and collect laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol
• Assist the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested
• Retrieve necessary equipment and supplies
• Assist in patient/equipment preparation
• Perform follow-up actions as directed
• Complete hospital forms per protocol

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees