Medical Assistant Jobs in Santa Cruz, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• RMA, CMA, or CCMA certification required.
• BLS/CPR required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Ability to perform patient-care duties within the Medical Assistant scope of practice and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related work experience is preferred; alternatively, on-the-job training for at least two years is indicated.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill assigned patient-care responsibilities within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, potentially including vital signs, procedures, and patient education.
• Help patients navigate the encounter process and care pathway to minimize ambiguity.
• Accurately document required aspects of patient encounters.
• Track and document closed-loop patient communications, including laboratory matters, return calls, and refills.
• Communicate with internal and external parties as needed to support continuity of care.
• Complete supportive assignments on time and without prompting, potentially including controls, instrument maintenance, infection control, ordering, sorting, storing, and restocking supplies.
• Provide patient teaching and support care plans.
• Protect patient privacy and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate actively in quality-improvement activities.
• Participate in staff meetings as required.
• Complete annual competencies within the required timeframe.
• Communicate effectively in English in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May perform clinical tasks such as taking medical histories, explaining procedures, preparing patients for examinations, instructing patients about medications and special diets, preparing and administering medications, and drawing blood.
• May perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, greeting patients, maintaining medical records, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping.