Medical Assistant Ortho Glendale

HonorHealth•Glendale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides front- and back-office support to professional staff in the Orthopedics-Deer Valley department. Under a provider’s direction, the Medical Assistant supports patient examinations and treatment, maintains medical records and exam rooms, and performs clerical, scheduling, telephone, and data-entry duties. The role uses available resources to support the patient population and contributes to a team model focused on patient experience, communication, access to care, and satisfaction. The position is based at the Deer Valley Ortho Clinic, 4344 W. Bell Rd, Glendale, Arizona. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with variable hours between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. 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 an appropriately accredited certifying organization; or complete a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
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.

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. If certification is not obtained within the assigned period, the employee will no longer meet the position’s minimum qualifications and will be terminated.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms and escort patients to exam rooms.
Obtain a brief patient history, document the chief complaint, and take vital signs, including weight and temperature.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians or clinicians with exams and special procedures.
Travel to off-site locations as needed to perform diagnostic testing and assist with physical exam components, TB testing, injections, phlebotomy, and other duties.
Administer and record injections and TB testing under physician supervision and orders.
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 as needed, including reception, telephone support, chart maintenance, insurance forms, and scheduling.
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 medical records, and keep exam rooms clean, neat, and stocked.
Perform other related duties as assigned.