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Medical Assistant Job Description
To be successful in this role, you will need to be certified from a medical assistant program and have at least one to two years of prior experience in a medical setting. A basic understanding of patient care and medical terminology. You will be responsible for obtaining patient records, test results, coordinating daily administrative tasks, preparing treatment rooms for examinations, and assisting our practitioners during medical procedures.
Hours: Full time (38-40 hours per week, non-exempt)
On-site
Medical Assistant Responsibilities:
- Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Coordinating the daily administrative activities, including but not limited to scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, referrals, chart prep, and patient medical record maintenance.
- Responding or calling patients, providers, billing, staff and management via the EHR, Email, or calls as needed.
- Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
- Tracking inventory and reporting ordering needs to the designated person.
- Communicating with labs, imaging facilities, and other providers offices to ensure care orders are followed up on and complete.
- Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
- Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Preparing and administering medications for patients as directed by providers.
- Working in a team environment must be able to communicate with peers clearly and effectively.
Medical Assistant Requirements:
- Must have certification from a medical assistant program or equivalent.
- One to two years of experience in a medical setting.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Ob/Gyn
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to travel to our location in Queen Creek (85142) up to 1 time per week?
Ability to Commute:
- Chandler, AZ 85225 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chandler, AZ 85225: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22