Medical Assistant (Phoenix/Scottsdale)

Description

Medical Assistant

Non-Exempt

Reports to Central Phoenix & North Scottsdale locations

Will report to Central Phoenix location on Monday's, Wednesday's, & Friday's.

Will report to North Scottsdale location on Tuesday's & Thursday's

Summary

The Medical Assistant will help the Physician in the diagnostic testing, examination, education and treatment of patients. The Medical Assistant staff share our commitment to delivering the highest quality of patient care while delivering exceptional customer service. Medical Assistants serve as an extension of the Metro Vein Centers clinical team to provide support to patients and other medical staff. This position heavily contributes to success by helping maintain office workflow time management, inventory, and improve health care delivery.

Essential Functions

• Escorts the patient to the exam room and takes vitals. Assists the physician and clinical staff before and after medical procedures, prepping, and consenting patients appropriately
• Coordinates communication with the patient, family members, medical and administrative staff. Reviews pre and after care instructions thoroughly with patients
• Maintains inventory by stocking, tracking, and ordering supplies using an inventory management system and doing a manual count monthly
• Review patient charts to prepare the clinic's daily operations accordingly ie: making sure we have correct supplies needed for procedures
• At the discretion of physicians- takes detailed medical history, and triages the patient to identify their medical needs, presents medical history to the physician. The medical assistant may be asked to open chart note and annotate the patient chart with exam and treatment results
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills including active listening
• Service-oriented and able to resolve patient concerns
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software
• Bilingual a plus, but not required
  
  

Work environment

Office

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Lift up to 15 pounds
  
  

Travel Required

None

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
  
  

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.