Medical Assistant North Peoria Primary Care

HonorHealth•Deer Valley, AZ

15h•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 medical records, and performs clerical duties such as reception, scheduling, telephone service, message management, and data entry. The role uses medical office knowledge and Arizona-validated competencies to provide care in accordance with organizational policies and protocols. The Medical Assistant works as part of a team to improve the patient experience, communication, access to care, and patient satisfaction. The position is at the North Peoria Primary Care Clinic in Peoria, Arizona. The scheduled hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a medical assistant training program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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.
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; or complete a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.

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 successful completion of the certification exam. The posting states that failure to obtain certification within the assigned period means the employee no longer meets the position’s minimum qualifications and will be terminated.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and keep rooms clean, neat, and 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 assigned to perform diagnostic testing or assist with physical examination components, TB testing, injections, phlebotomy, and other duties.
Administer and record injections and TB testing under a physician’s supervision and order, as applicable.
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 and relay information to providers for action; and promptly answer patient messages.
Call pharmacies with approved medication orders or refill requests.
Perform front-office duties as needed, including reception, telephone service, chart maintenance, insurance forms, and scheduling.
Maintain accurate patient information and properly file charts and paperwork; maintain medical records.
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.