Medical Assistant / CMA - Full-Time (Family Practice - Family Medicine)

Northern Cochise Community Hospital • Willcox, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Functions as a Medical Assistant (MA or CMA) in a team and mission-based setting to provide quality care to serve patients. Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of a licensed physician/provider. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Assists with patient appointment scheduling and patient chart management. Assists in the provision of quality patient care and may be assigned to work at either clinic locations as needed (i.e. Sunsites or Willcox or Specialty). Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. This position may be asked to work at other hospital district sites as needed. Perform any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization's Values.

Requirements

• Proof of completion from an approved Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Active BLS/CPR Certification from American Heart Association.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy requirements and medical terminology.
• Required knowledge of medical terminology, and clinical standards, practices, and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of ICD-9/CPT coding.
• Skills in phlebotomy, injections, etc.
• Establish and maintain solid working relationships through communication, cooperation, and positive interactions with all patients/clients, employees, staff, providers, and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong customer service skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive communication skills; ability to successfully interact with all customers; continuous demonstration of courteous, cooperative and service orientated behavior.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety, quality and positive patient experience.
• Strong typing skills and working knowledge of computer systems particularly with a windows based environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customer and co-workers, and multi-task.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through approved accredited program Preferred.
• Proof of completion of "Qualification Training on Urine Specimen Collections" preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of a licensed physician/provider.
• Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services.
• Assists with patient appointment scheduling and patient chart management.
• Assists in the provision of quality patient care.
• May be assigned to work at either clinic locations as needed (i.e. Sunsites or Willcox or Specialty).
• Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• May be asked to work at other hospital district sites as needed.
• Perform any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization's Values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED