Medical Assistant Stapley Primary Care
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides general front- and back-office support to professional staff in a primary care clinic. Under a provider’s direction, the MA supports patient examinations and treatment, maintains medical records and exam rooms, and performs clinical and clerical duties in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona validated competencies. The role takes a proactive, team-based approach to serving patients and supporting communication, access to care, and patient satisfaction. The position is based at the Stapley Primary Care Clinic, 1840 S. Stapley Drive, Mesa, Arizona. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The employer is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a medical assistant training program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Meet an Arizona-approved medical assistant qualification pathway: complete an approved training program; complete an unapproved training program and pass a qualifying medical assistant examination; or complete a U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program.
- For Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites only: have 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. HonorHealth will reimburse the cost of successfully completing the certification exam; failure to obtain certification within the assigned period means the employee no longer meets the minimum qualification and will be terminated.
Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms and keep exam rooms clean, neat, and well stocked.
- Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain a brief history, document the chief complaint, and take vital signs, including weight and temperature.
- Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers 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, phlebotomy, and other tasks.
- Administer and record injections and TB tests under a physician’s supervision and order.
- Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, and conduct CLIA-waived laboratory tests.
- Perform office procedures such as PFT, UDS, EBT, EKG, and fit testing within scope of practice and as directed by a provider.
- Answer patient, pharmacy, and other telephone calls; document and relay information to providers; and phone pharmacies with approved medication orders or refills.
- Perform front-office duties, including reception, telephone support, chart maintenance, insurance forms, scheduling, message management, and data input.
- Maintain accurate patient information and medical records, and ensure charts and paperwork are filed correctly.
- Coordinate with insurance companies to obtain authorizations for therapies, testing, and specialist referrals.
- Provide appropriate referrals to case management for employees.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
