Medical Assistant Deer Valley Primary Care

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides general front- and back-office support to professional staff at HonorHealth’s Deer Valley Primary Care Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. Working under a provider’s direction and within organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona validated competencies, the Medical Assistant supports examinations and treatment, maintains exam rooms and medical records, assists with patient care and diagnostic procedures, and contributes to a team approach focused on patient experience, communication, access to care, and satisfaction. The role may be assigned to a specialist and may include travel to off-site locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a medical assistant training program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Meet one of the stated Arizona medical assistant qualification pathways: complete an approved training program; complete an unapproved training program and pass a qualifying accredited medical assistant examination; or complete a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
For Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites only: hold a current Fingerprint Clearance Card or apply for and be eligible for 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.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms, escort patients to exam rooms, obtain brief histories and chief complaints, take vital signs including weight and temperature, and prepare patients for examinations.
Assist physicians or 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 orders.
Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, conduct CLIA-waived laboratory tests, and perform 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 service, chart maintenance, insurance forms, scheduling, message management, and data entry.
Organize and communicate 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.
Keep exam rooms clean, neat, and well-stocked.
Perform other related duties as assigned.