Medical Assistant Rheumatology

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides front- and back-office support to professional staff in a rheumatology clinic. Under a provider’s direction, the MA supports patient examinations and treatment, maintains medical records, and performs clerical and clinical duties in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona validated competencies. The role uses a team-based approach to support communication, access to care, and patient satisfaction. The clinic is located at 8405 N. Pima Center Pkwy, Scottsdale, Arizona. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a medical assistant training program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Meet Arizona medical assistant qualification requirements through an approved training program; an unapproved training program plus successful completion of a qualifying medical assistant examination; or completion of a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
A current Fingerprint Clearance Card, or, for Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites only, 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. HonorHealth will reimburse the cost of successfully completing the certification exam; failure to obtain certification within the assigned period means the employee will no longer meet the position’s minimum qualifications and will be terminated.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms and keep exam rooms clean, neat, and stocked.
Escort patients to exam rooms; obtain a brief history, document the chief complaint, take vital signs including weight and temperature, and prepare patients for examinations.
Assist the physician or clinician 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 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 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 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 entry.
Coordinate 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 ensure charts and paperwork are filed correctly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.