Medical Assistant Neurology Clinic

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides general front- and back-office support to professional staff in a neurology clinic. Under a provider’s direction, the Medical Assistant supports patient examinations and treatment, patient communication, medical records, scheduling, and authorizations. The role works within organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona-validated competencies, taking a proactive, team-based approach to improving patient experience, communication, access to care, and satisfaction. The clinic is located at 7242 E. Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The position may involve travel to off-site locations for diagnostic testing and other patient-care support. 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.
Completion of an approved training program; alternatively, completion of an unapproved training program and successful completion of a qualifying medical assistant examination; 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 to receive 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. The employer will reimburse the cost of successfully completing the certification exam; failure to obtain certification within the assigned period means the employee will no longer meet the minimum qualification and will be terminated.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms and keep exam rooms clean, neat, and stocked.
Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain brief histories and chief complaints, 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 exam components, TB testing, injections, and phlebotomy.
Administer and record injections and TB tests under physician supervision and order.
Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, and conduct CLIA-waived laboratory tests and 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 contact pharmacies with approved medication orders or refills.
Perform front-office duties as needed, including reception, telephone coverage, 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.