Medical Assistant OB/GYN Gilbert

HonorHealth•Gilbert, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides front- and back-office support to professional staff in an OB/GYN clinic. Under a provider’s direction, the MA supports patient examinations and treatment, maintains patient records, and performs clerical and clinical duties within organizational protocols and Arizona-validated competencies. The role uses a team-based approach to improve patient experience, communication, access to care, and satisfaction. The clinic is located at 1537 S Higley Rd, Gilbert, Arizona. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Completion of a medical assistant training program.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Meet the stated 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.
A current Fingerprint Clearance Card, or—at Pediatric Behavioral Health sites—apply and be eligible for one within seven working days after employment.
Six months of medical assistant experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of medical assistant experience in OB/GYN is preferred in the posting.
Medical Assistant Certification (e.g., CMA, CCMA, RMA) is preferred. HonorHealth will reimburse the cost of successfully completing the certification exam; failure to receive certification within the assigned period means the employee no longer meets the minimum qualification 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, and take vital signs, including weight and temperature.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist clinicians with exams and special procedures.
May travel to off-site locations to perform diagnostic testing and assist with physical exam components, TB testing, injections, phlebotomy, and other tasks.
May administer and document injections and TB testing under a physician’s supervision and order.
Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, and perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests.
Perform office procedures such as PFT, UDS, EBT, EKG, and fit testing within scope of practice and as directed by a provider.
Receive calls from patients, pharmacies, and others; document and relay information to providers for action; promptly respond to patient messages.
Call pharmacies with approved medication orders or refills.
Perform front-office duties, including reception, telephone service, chart maintenance, insurance forms, scheduling, message management, and data entry.
Maintain accurate patient information and medical records, ensuring charts and paperwork are filed correctly.
Coordinate with insurance companies to obtain authorizations for therapies, testing, and specialist referrals.
Provide appropriate referrals to case management for employees.
Perform other related duties as assigned.