Medical Assistant OB/GYN Gilbert

HonorHealth•Gilbert, AZ

5d•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 Medical Assistant supports patient examinations and treatment, maintains medical records, and performs clerical and administrative tasks. The role uses organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona-validated competencies to provide appropriate care and contribute to a team approach focused on patient experience, communication, access to care, and satisfaction. The clinic is located at 1537 S Higley Rd, Gilbert, Arizona 85296. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. The posting prefers one year of OB/GYN Medical Assistant experience; its listed experience qualification is six months as a Medical Assistant, preferred.

Requirements

Completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Meet one of the stated Medical Assistant qualification pathways: complete an approved training program; complete an unapproved training program and pass a Medical Assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute, as described by the Arizona Administrative Code; 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 is preferred.
One year of Medical Assistant experience in OB/GYN is preferred.
Medical Assistant certification, such as CMA, CCMA, or RMA, is preferred. 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 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, 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 for diagnostic testing and physical-exam components, TB testing, injections, phlebotomy, and other duties.
Administer and record injections and TB tests under a physician’s 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; and phone 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.
Maintain accurate patient information and medical records, and ensure 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.