Medical Assistant (MA)

Conifer Health Solutions•Phoenix, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a non-exempt medical office position at Arizona Heart Institute. Under the direction of a physician, the role provides direct nursing care in a medical office, assists medical providers, and maintains a clean and safe environment in accordance with practice policies and procedures. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered to new hires only.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, or three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of the diploma.
CPR/BLS certification.
Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, three years of relevant healthcare work experience in lieu of the diploma, or current Medical Assistant certification.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school and one year of relevant work experience is highly preferred.
Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
Follow the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
Support the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program and comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
Assist in assessing patient needs and health plans by taking vital signs, obtaining patient history and medication information, and determining the chief complaint.
Complete required documentation in patients’ medical records according to policy.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians with medical treatments, examinations, and procedures.
Administer prescribed oral medications and injections, perform venipunctures, and conduct laboratory testing.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment by cleaning, sterilizing and storing instruments, stocking rooms, and taking inventory.
Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements for protection against hazardous substances.
Manage administrative and front desk tasks, including arranging consultations and appointments, pre-certifying surgeries and tests, answering phones, scheduling appointments, directing calls, and assisting with patient check-out and referrals.