Medical Assistant Jobs in Santa Cruz, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and examination, diagnostic, and treatment-room responsibilities.
• CPR certification based on AHA standards, including didactic instruction and a skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting clearance with renewal.
• Act 33 clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Responsibilities

• Send and receive patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Obtain lab and X-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information; complete forms and requisitions; schedule appointments; verify insurance coverage and patient demographics; prepare and manage charts; and perform other front-office responsibilities as required.
• Prepare patient rooms and set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol.
• Clean exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits; follow scheduled maintenance programs and maintain appropriate records; and manage and restock supplies.
• Review schedules and organize patient flow; accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms; and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam preparation as needed.
• Collect patient information and history, take vital signs, and perform screenings according to provider guidelines; relay instructions to patients and families.
• Answer calls and provide pertinent information, including patient education as directed.
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and level-one laboratory tests; perform clinic procedures according to policy and procedure; assist physicians with procedures; and document patient information in the medical record.
• Comply with requirements of regulatory agencies, including OSHA, CLIA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health; maintain confidentiality of medical records and other data; and comply with UPMC policies and procedures.
• Under a physician’s direction and supervision, administer injectable medications and vaccines when appropriate.