Medical Assistant Ortho Mesa

HonorHealth•Mesa, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

HonorHealth is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Orthopedics-East Mesa department at the Medical Office Building, 10238 E. Hampton Ave, Mesa, Arizona. The Medical Assistant provides front- and back-office support to professional staff and works under a provider’s direction to assist with patient examinations and treatment. The role supports a team-based care model focused on patient experience, communication, access to care, and patient satisfaction. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The clinic may assign the Medical Assistant to a specialist. The role requires knowledge of medical front- and back-office procedures and the ability to deliver care in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona validated competencies. The posting notes an opportunity for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500.

Requirements

Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Meet the stated Arizona Medical Assistant qualification pathway: 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; or completion of a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
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Nice To Haves

Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Previous orthopedic experience.
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 examination rooms clean, neat, and stocked.
Escort patients to examination rooms, obtain a brief history, document the chief complaint, and take vital signs including weight and temperature.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist clinicians with examinations and special procedures.
Travel to off-site locations as needed to perform diagnostic testing and assist with physical examination components, TB testing, injections, phlebotomy, and other tasks.
Administer and record injections and TB tests under a physician’s supervision and order.
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 and relay information to providers for action.
Contact pharmacies with approved medication orders and 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 to obtain authorizations for therapies, testing, and specialist referrals.
Provide appropriate referrals to case management for employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.