Job Description
Medical Assistant Foothills Neurology P C Mesa, AZ Job Details Full-time $17 - $25 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or
GED Full Job Description Specific Role:
Medical Assistant Reports to: Department:
Operations Location:
Occupation:
Medical Assistant Salary Range:
$17-$25/Hour DOE Schedule:
Full-Time M-F Hours:
TBD Travel:
To be determined Job Description:
Administrative Functions The Medical Assistant performs all duties required for back-office staff including but not limited to: Patient flow: Greeting patients, vital signs, rooming patients, room set up and EMR Back Office:
Phone calls, appointment scheduling, message taking, filing, charting, faxing, prescription refills, prior authorizations, correspondence with other health care professionals/facilities, coordinating with testing labs and processing of result letters Document in the EMR Miscellaneous Tasks:
Stocking rooms, ordering supplies, and other duties as assigned. Clinical Duties In addition to administrative functions, medical assistants have clinical duties that may include: Exam room preparation including inventory and stocking of medical supplies IM and SQ injections as well as educating patients how to do these injections at home Collection/preparation of lab specimens (urine, blood, spinal fluid, blood, tissues) Drawing blood Assisting physician during examination/procedure Escorts patients to exam rooms taking the required vital signs Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the physician Procedures:
Injections, drawing blood, urine drug screens, autoclave, centrifuge, setting up for epidural//blood patch, and set up for EMG Communicate documented medical advice, interpretation of test results and orders from a Doctor of Medicine, PA, or NP Obtain, process and communicate medication or procedure prior authorization as documented and ordered by a Doctor of Medicine, PA, or NP Any other duties as assigned by company management to which employee is qualified that will not detract from primary responsibilities. Required Education:
High School Diploma or GED MA Training from an accredited program Military medical training will be considered Preferred Certifications:
5 years experience Registered Medical Assistant CPR Requested Qualifications/Skills:
Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Team collaboration skills. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.
