Medical Assistant East Tempe Primary Care

HonorHealth•Tempe, 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 to assist with examinations and patient treatment. The role includes escorting patients, collecting brief histories and vital signs, preparing exam rooms, assisting with exams and procedures, and maintaining accurate patient information and medical records. The Medical Assistant also provides phone, scheduling, reception, chart maintenance, and other clerical support, using organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona validated competencies to provide appropriate care. The role uses a team-based approach to improve patient experience, communication, access to care, and patient satisfaction. The position is with the East Tempe Primary Care Clinic at 1920 Baseline Road, Tempe, Arizona. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Meet an Arizona Medical Assistant qualification pathway: completion of an approved training program; completion of an unapproved training program and passing a qualifying medical assistant examination; or completion of a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
Current Fingerprint Clearance Card, or apply for and be eligible for one within seven working days after employment if applicable to Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites.

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; certification must be obtained within the assigned period to continue meeting the position’s minimum qualification.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms and keep exam rooms clean, neat, and 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 exams and assist clinicians with examinations and special procedures.
May travel to off-site locations to perform diagnostic testing and assist with physical exam components, TB testing, injections, and phlebotomy.
May administer and record injections and TB testing under a physician’s supervision and order.
Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, conduct CLIA-waived laboratory tests, and perform office procedures such as PFT, UDS, EBT, EKG, and fit testing within scope of practice and as directed by a provider.
Receive calls from patients, pharmacies, and others; document and relay information to providers; and phone pharmacies with approved medication orders or refills.
Perform front-office duties, 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 accurate patient information and medical records, and ensure charts and paperwork are filed correctly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.