Medical Assistant - Avondale

Denova Collaborative Health • Avondale, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Purpose: This position serves to provide care to patients under the direction of a medical practitioner in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations. What You Will Do: Prepares patient charts for upcoming visits, ensuring all necessary forms are completed, reviewed, and properly integrated into the patient's chart. Welcomes patients, conducts check-in, and escorts them to examination rooms. Performs delegated medical tasks, including recording vitals, medical history, reasons for the visit, and documenting all in the patient's medical record. Conducts visual acuity screenings as part of routine physical exams. Administers injections and assists providers with medical procedures. Performs blood draws, collects specimens, conducts urine drug screenings, and communicates results. Maintains cleanliness and readiness of exam rooms between appointments, including stocking necessary supplies and disposing of expired supplies and biohazard waste. Works collaboratively with providers to troubleshoot patient issues. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate or a CAAHEP-accredited program required.
• Must hold valid and current CPR and First Aid certifications, and an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Denova will assist with obtaining a Fingerprint Clearance Card upon acceptance of offer).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in using electronic record-keeping systems such as EMR, billing software, insurance carrier portals, and spreadsheets preferred.
• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older to qualify for this position.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree in a health-related field or certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• At least six months of healthcare experience preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are highly valued, but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient charts for upcoming visits
• Welcomes patients, conducts check-in, and escorts them to examination rooms
• Performs delegated medical tasks, including recording vitals, medical history, reasons for the visit, and documenting all in the patient's medical record
• Conducts visual acuity screenings as part of routine physical exams
• Administers injections and assists providers with medical procedures
• Performs blood draws, collects specimens, conducts urine drug screenings, and communicates results
• Maintains cleanliness and readiness of exam rooms between appointments, including stocking necessary supplies and disposing of expired supplies and biohazard waste
• Works collaboratively with providers to troubleshoot patient issues
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement plan with a 3.5% company match.
• Secure your future with both long and short-term disability options
• Protect your family with life insurance coverage
• Enjoy holiday pay, PTO, and life insurance benefits.
• Protect your future with long and short-term disability options.
• We offer an employee wellness program and fantastic discounts for all Denova team members.
• And there's so much more waiting for you!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees