Medical Assistant Jobs in Santa Cruz, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or equivalent relevant experience, as required by applicable state regulations.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to perform well in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems operations, such as EMR and practice management solutions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Project management skills.
• Vendor relations skills for Medical Assistants required to order office and clinical supplies.
• Database management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use computer programs and applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver exceptional patient service throughout interactions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comply with HIPAA patient-confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including carrying and lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds at the specified frequencies and occasional pushing or pulling.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification or registration preferred.
• Six months of experience working in a physician’s office desired.
• Urology experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the assigned direct supervisor.
• Coordinate and schedule patient appointments with physicians, nursing, and other staff.
• Greet and prepare patients; measure and record vital signs; and record patient interviews, histories, and chief complaints.
• Educate patients about medications, disease management, home treatments, and special diets.
• Prepare patients for examinations, perform routine screening tests, and assist physicians with exams.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect other laboratory specimens; perform basic laboratory tests; and, after required training, perform EKGs.
• Assist with X-ray and physician therapy procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications with physician authorization.
• Change dressings, apply bandages, remove sutures, and perform other first-aid procedures; perform CPR when necessary if BLS certified.
• Prepare accurate, legal, and ethical documentation and ensure medical records are accurate and complete.
• Open the office in the morning and close it in the afternoon.
• Maintain patient logs for laboratory requests, CT scans, and other treatment orders, and maintain the prescription ledger when needed.
• Support back-office flow, keep rooms full, and assist with room turnover.
• Complete thorough new-patient work-ups, including X-rays, vital signs, and new-patient packet explanations; add medical history for new patients and accurately update established patients’ histories.
• Set up examination rooms accurately and completely for physicians and ensure medication lists are updated before physician visits.
• Set up in-office surgical procedures and ensure consent forms are completed correctly, avoiding excessive medical abbreviations.
• Scribe as assigned based on physician office flow.
• Prepare for the following day’s patients, including confirming next-day visits.
• Complete patient medical record requests when necessary.
• Assist with orientation and training of new personnel and ensure proper handoff of responsibilities when tasks are completed.
• Meet attendance criteria, start work promptly, and be punctual and dependable for assigned or confirmed shifts.
• Demonstrate respect for the organization’s commitment to cultural diversity and use time and resources effectively.
• Adhere to and support compliance and accreditation efforts, including OSHA, HIPAA, and CMS guidelines for Parts C and D General Compliance and Fraud, Waste & Abuse.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, the Solaris Health Code of Conduct, and organizational and affiliated practice policies and procedures; protect patient health information, promptly report suspected concerns or violations, and complete annual compliance training on time.
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned.