Medical Assistant - Kidney Transplant Clinic - Phoenix

Mayo Clinic Health System•Phoenix, AZ

42d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. The medical assistant performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting to meet the care needs of patients under the direct supervision of a physician (medical acts) or assigned supervisor. The medical assistant participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation from the RN or physician in meeting needs of the patient/family. The medical assistant performs assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The medical assistant carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed health care personnel. The Kidney Transplant Clinic Medical Assistant position is a patient facing position with responsibilities including: rooming, vitals, medication reconciliation, performing injections, entering orders, and coordinating patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Graduate from a Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree program
If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of recent medical assistant experience working in an applicable setting
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Experience working in a team environment
Computer proficiency required, including prior experience with electronic medical record systems
Ability to work daytime hours, flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting
Arizona: Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency
Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is required
Florida: Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency
Midwest: Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association, American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

Florida: Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is preferred.
Midwest: Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is preferred.