Job Summary Perform clinical duties under the direction of a physician. This individual ensures that supplies and equipment are available to facilitate efficient, effective care. It is important that a friendly, caring, courteous, and professional attitude is always displayed as this person has front-line contact with patients and families. Duties and responsibilities Recording patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records. Interviewing patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Accompanying patients to the appropriate exam room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, and preparing them for the physician. Assisting and Caring for Others — providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. Documenting/Recording Information — entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form. Getting Information — observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, Patients, and Physicians — providing accurate messages/instructions by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person Interacting with Computers — Using computers and electronic medical records to enter data, or process information. Cleaning according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; managing inventory of supplies; assisting with the ordering of patient care supplies, restocking treatment rooms, exam rooms, and procedure room. Monitoring and tracking prescription sent as eRX and refill requests. Preparing treatment rooms for patient examinations, set up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Filling out lab requisition for pathology and calling for pick up at lab where patients insurance is accepted. Sending orders for labs, imaging, referrals or Meds to appropriate facilities when ordered by provider. Calling and scheduling for the patient, when providers order STAT requests: before they leave our office. Calling insurance to request prior authorization as necessary. Monitoring biohazard and sharps daily according to OSHA. Restocking, managing and checking expiration dates for all supplies in rooms and storage room. Answering clinical phone calls. Checking phone messages hourly and returning all calls before lunch, midafternoon, and prior to leaving for the day. Complying with all AZCCC policies and procedures. Maintaining strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data. Working shifts as assigned. Scheduled shifts/locations will rotate according to clinic needs. Performing other duties as directed by providers and practice administrator. Licensure/Certification Medical assistant certification Valid CPR certification Direct reports N/A Working conditions/ Physical requirements Medical office setting Able to work 40 hours per week Moderate noise levels from medical setting and equipment Standing for long periods of time Ability to see details at close range Ability to listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences Ability to read and understand information in writing Ability to communicate information in speaking so others will understand Daily uses of hands to type, file, and write/sign documents Minimum lifting requirements of 25 pounds to transfer equipment, help patients with positioning, and pack/unpack supplies Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes to assist patients EEO Statement Arizona Center for Cancer Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Qualifications and Educational Requirement High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of five 3 years of healthcare experience or qualification as a Medical Assistant preffered. If qualifying as a Medical Assistant, the Medical Assistant must meet one of the following qualifications, in accordance with A.R.S. § 32-1456 and

A.A.C. R4-16-101

Successful completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program as defined by

A.A.C. R4-16-101.

Completion of an unapproved Medical Assistant training program and successful passage of a certification exam administered by a certifying organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Completion of a training program that meets the requirements of A.R.S. § 32-1456(D), designed and offered by a physician. Prior to February 2, 2000, completion of an unapproved training program and subsequent employment as a Medical Assistant following program completion. Prior to February 2, 2000, direct supervision for a minimum of 2,000 hours by the same physician, physician group, or physician assistant. Completion of a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.