Medical Assistant-8050 (hiring from 2596)

Kingman Regional Medical Center•Kingman, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Requirements

High School diploma or Equivalent
BLS through the American Heart Association
DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
Has attended an approved medical assistant training program, a copy of the diploma or transcripts are on file, by one of the following: The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; or The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
An unapproved training program and successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute and a copy of that certification is on file.
Was directly supervised by the same physician, physician group, or physician assistant for a minimum of 2000 hours prior to February 2000. (Letter from physician, physician group, or physician assistant must be on file)
Has completed a medical services training program of the Armed Forces of the United States and a copy of that certificate is on file.
Has completed an unapproved medical assistant training program and was employed as a medical assistant after program completion, prior to February of 2000.
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks, to maintain attention to detail
Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software applications
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocol
Knowledge of and ability to implement direct care, newborn through geriatric
Knowledge of and ability to use basic medical terminology

Nice To Haves

One to two years’ experience as a medical assistant in a clinical outpatient setting

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care under the direct supervision (in the office suite or exam room) of a Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner
Responsible for maintaining all applicable KHI Policies and Procedures
Escorts patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam including vital stats, history and reason for seeking care
Cross trains in data entry, balancing of accounts, charges fees and collect payments due.
Schedules/confirms appointments
Maintains and facilitates communication between patients, family and clinical staff.
Reports as necessary to Public Health at direction of provider
Maintains work area including exam rooms, supplies, medication and immunizations
Performs CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens
Performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived tests
May perform venipuncture
Participates in clinical division meetings