Medical Assistant Peoria Medical Center Primary Care

HonorHealth • Peoria, AZ

7h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides general front- and back-office support to professional staff and performs duties related to patient examination and treatment under the direction of a provider. The role supports a team-based care model intended to improve patient experience, communication, access to care, and patient satisfaction. The Medical Assistant may be assigned to a specialist and takes a proactive approach to serving the patient population in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona validated competencies.

The position is based at Peoria Medical Center Primary Care, 15000 North 83rd Avenue, Unit 200, Peoria, Arizona. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. A sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 is offered.

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 by the Arizona Administrative Code; alternatively, complete a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
• For Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites only: hold a current Fingerprint Clearance Card or apply 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 and maintain clean, neat, and well-stocked treatment and examination rooms.
• Escort patients to examination rooms, obtain a brief history, document the chief complaint, and record vital signs, including weight and temperature.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians or 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 other tasks.
• Administer and record injections and TB tests under the supervision and order of a physician.
• Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, and conduct CLIA-waived laboratory tests.
• Perform office procedures within scope of practice as directed by a provider, including PFT, UDS, EBT, EKG, and fit testing.
• Receive calls from patients, pharmacies, and others; document information and relay it to the provider for action.
• 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 input.
• Maintain accurate patient information, medical records, and properly filed charts and paperwork.
• 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.
• Reimbursement for the cost of successfully completing the certification exam.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED