Medical Assistant Peoria Medical Center Primary Care

HonorHealth•Peoria, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides general front- and back-office support to professional staff and works under the direction of a provider to assist with patient examinations and treatment. The role includes escorting patients, collecting brief histories and vital signs, preparing exam rooms, assisting with examinations and procedures, maintaining medical records, and helping ensure patient information and documentation are accurate. The Medical Assistant also provides phone, scheduling, message-management, reception, and other clerical support, using organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona validated competencies to provide appropriate care. The position works in a team model to improve the patient experience, communication, access to care, and patient satisfaction. The role is based at the Peoria Medical Center Primary Care location at 15000 North 83rd Avenue, Unit 200, Peoria, Arizona. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The position may involve travel to off-site locations for diagnostic testing and other patient-care tasks. 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.
Meet the Arizona Medical Assistant qualification pathway: complete an approved training program; or complete an unapproved training program and pass a medical assistant examination administered by a qualifying accredited certifying organization; or complete a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
For Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites only: hold 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.
The employer will reimburse the cost of successfully completing the certification exam. If certification is not received within the assigned period, the employee will no longer meet the minimum qualification and will be terminated.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and keep exam rooms clean, neat, and well-stocked.
Escort patients to exam rooms, obtain brief histories, document chief complaints, take vital signs including weight and temperature, and prepare patients for examinations.
Assist physicians or clinicians with examinations and special procedures.
Travel to off-site locations as needed to perform diagnostic testing and assist with physical exam components, TB testing, injections, and phlebotomy.
Administer and record injections and TB testing under physician supervision and order.
Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, and perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests.
Perform office procedures within the 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; and contact pharmacies with approved medication orders or refills.
Perform front-office duties such as reception, telephone support, chart maintenance, insurance forms, and scheduling.
Organize and communicate 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 file charts and paperwork correctly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.