Medical Assistant

USPI • Scottsdale, AZ

7d

About The Position

Scottsdale Endoscopy Center is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support preadmission and patient care at an ambulatory endoscopy facility accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. The center performs gastroenterology procedures including EGDs, colonoscopies, combined EGD/colonoscopies, and sigmoidoscopies.

The Pre Admission Medical Assistant verifies patient information using two identifiers, reviews and records medical history, confirms the purpose of the visit or treatment, and reports concerns or chart revisions to the PAT RN. The role prepares patients and care areas for visits, takes vital signs, supports standardized patient education, initiates referrals and insurance pre-authorizations, and provides general office support. The Medical Assistant also provides direct and indirect patient care, helps transport patients, maintains clean and stocked areas, and records information in the company’s EMR in accordance with data-entry standards and HIPAA.

Requirements

• Maintain BLS and ACLS certifications as applicable.
• Comply with the company’s EMR data-entry standards and HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare for patient preadmission.
• Verify patient information using two patient identifiers; interview patients, review and/or record medical history, and confirm the purpose of the visit or treatment.
• Report areas of concern and chart revisions to the PAT RN.
• Prepare patients for health care visits by directing or accompanying them to their bed and providing procedural gowns and drapes.
• Arrange examination-room instruments, supplies, and equipment, and conduct quality checks.
• Measure patient vital signs and provide other basic health care services.
• Participate in standardized patient education by providing written instructions and answering questions as directed by the provider.
• Initiate referrals and insurance pre-authorizations independently.
• Provide general office support, including phone and fax management.
• Provide considerate bedside care, including words of comfort and encouragement as needed.
• Deliver direct and indirect patient care according to established standards, considering patient age and risk factors.
• Help transport patients to and from procedure rooms, including lifting them from wheelchairs and/or beds.
• Clean and stock assigned areas, including pre-op, PACU, and procedure rooms.
• Maintain BLS and ACLS certifications as applicable.
• Enter required information into the company’s EMR system in compliance with data-entry standards and HIPAA.
• Perform effectively in stressful situations and carry out additional duties as needed by the department.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed