Medical Assistant Vascular Surgery

Banner Health•Chandler, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care and implementing and evaluating direct patient care. The role uses specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide an excellent patient experience. Work is at Chandler Vascular in Chandler, Arizona, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a Banner Staffing Services Registry/Per Diem position, used as needed within Banner Health facilities. The position works under the direct supervision of providers and interacts with staff across departments, physicians, patients, families, and external health care contacts. It also communicates with physician offices to report, request, or clarify information and prioritizes data from multiple sources to support patient and family responses to changes in health status.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
Active Medical Assistant certification, with current membership documentation from an accepted certifying organization: AMT (RMA), AAMA (CMA), NHA (CCMA; test administered after 7/1/2017), or NCCT (NCMA).
BLS certification.
Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple changing priorities effectively and in an organized manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience with office medical procedures and treatments.
Knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR, and scheduling software.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms, other measurements, chief complaints, and pain scores as appropriate; report possible changes in patient condition to the clinician.
Assist providers with examinations and minor in-office procedures, including blood pressure, respiration and heart-rate/pulse documentation, temperature measurement, phlebotomy, ear irrigation, and EKGs; act as a chaperone when needed.
Use universal blood and body-fluid precautions and personal protective equipment as appropriate, and prioritize patient flow through the clinical process.
Coordinate and manage patient care, including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling clinic, hospital, and ancillary treatments and tests; communicate test results to patients and serve as a resource to clinicians.
Administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.
Provide clerical support for patient notifications and documentation, maintain complete medical records, and supply accurate billing information for patient encounters in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and functional environment by cleaning and disinfecting equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas; disinfect and sterilize equipment and instruments according to procedures, manufacturer recommendations, and OSHA guidelines.
Perform basic equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs.
Order supplies as directed and stock patient care areas; handle medication-related tasks, including expired medications or equipment and recalls.
Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers and demonstrate service orientation and teamwork.
Complete required onboarding and orientation activities, including simulation training as needed or directed.