Medical Assistant Paradise Valley Primary Care

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides front- and back-office support to professional staff in a primary care clinic. Under a provider’s direction, the Medical Assistant supports patient examinations and treatment, maintains exam rooms and medical records, and provides clerical services such as reception, scheduling, telephone and message management, and data entry. The role uses available resources to serve patients and works within organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona-validated competencies as part of a team focused on patient experience, communication, access to care, and satisfaction. The position is based at HonorHealth’s Paradise Valley Primary Care Clinic at 5316 E Shea Blvd, Suite 100, Scottsdale, Arizona. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The posting offers 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.
Complete an approved training program; or complete an unapproved training program and pass a medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute, as described in the Arizona Administrative Code; or complete a United States 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. The posting states that failure to obtain certification within the assigned period means the employee will no longer meet the position’s minimum qualifications and will be terminated.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and keep exam rooms clean, neat, and stocked.
Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain a brief history and chief complaint, record vital signs including weight and temperature, prepare patients for examinations, and assist clinicians with examinations and special procedures.
Travel to off-site locations as needed to perform diagnostic testing and assist with physical examination components, TB testing, injections, and phlebotomy.
Administer and document injections and TB testing under physician supervision and order.
Perform venipuncture, collect specimens, conduct CLIA-waived laboratory tests, and perform office procedures such as PFT, UDS, EBT, EKG, and fit testing within the 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, and scheduling.
Coordinate 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.