Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Medical Assistant responsibilities include providing a basic level of patient care and treatment. Assistswith obtaining vital signs, documents chief complaint, obtains patient history, and provides assistance tophysicians, residents and/or licensed nursing personnel. Alerts physician ofproblems/concerns/abnormalities.

Surgical Procedure Coordinator responsibilities include coordinating the schedules of physicians,operating rooms, anesthesiologists, equipment, lab work, and any other required items/staff inaccordance with a physician's recommendation for patient care.

Responsibiities:

• Maintains hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens and collects laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol.
• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested.
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies.
• Performs follow-up actions as directed.
• Documents clinically relevant findings in the patient's record according to hospital protocols and clinical protocols.
• Completes hospital forms per protocol.
• Monitors and records patient vital signs, weight, positioning, ADL's I&O activity and blood glucose readings per RN instructions, hospital protocols, and standards of care.
• Coordinate operating rooms, equipment, anesthesia, pre-op labs and imaging, authorizations, and physician schedule for surgeries.
• Act as a liaison between the patient, provider/referring physician, primary care physician, and other parties involved in the surgery/procedure to include distribution of pre and post-operative information to the patient.
• Gather and record financial and insurance information and ensure authorizations are obtained prior to the procedure/surgery.

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MINIMUM

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or completion of an U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program.
• Candidates who completed a program prior to February 2, 2000 can satisfy the minimum education requirements by providing evidence of direct supervision by the same physician, physician group, or physician assistant for a minimum of 2000 hours to satisfy the minimum education requirements.
• As related to Medical Assistant, demonstrated experience with computer program utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients.
• As related to Surgery Procedure Coordinator, three years related Surgery Procedure Coordinator experience required.
• Familiarity with operating room scheduling processes critical; ability to effectively interact with insurance carriers is also required.
• Gather and record financial and insurance information and ensure authorizations are obtained prior to the procedure/surgery.
• Basic Computer skills, Outlook, window based programs.
• American Heart Association BLS

PREFERRED

• Previous MA experience highly preferred
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience
• Previous experience in designated specialty
• Bi-lingual 
• Previous office experience 
• Medical Assistant Certificate 

Medical Assistant Certificate preferred.

Licensure