Primary City / State :

Goodyear, Arizona

Department Name : FP-Goodyear-Estrella

FP-Goodyear-Estrella

Work Shift : Job Category :

Job Category : Clinical Care

Clinical Care

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Banner Health Center at Estrella

provides comprehensive care for family members of all ages.

Our goal is to build lasting relationships with our patients and create personalized care plans to support each patient's specific health needs.

M edical Assistant on this team, you will be an integral part of the patient's Banner experience looking to provide each person with the best customer service and patient care.

When assisting patients directly, you will be rooming patients, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures and updating patient electronic medical records accurately and timely.

When not doing direct patient care you will be responsible for calling patients with results, checking faxes, initiating prior authorizations, stocking rooms, and being an all-around team player.

You will be working with a fun, strong team in a family like environment.

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm

Location : Banner Health Center Estella - 9780 S Estrella Pkwy

At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates.

We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area.

We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care.

This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience. Possible Restriction in Cerner- Can do everything but place orders, prescription refill.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint;

documents pain scores as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.

Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate / pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKGs.

Acts as chaperon as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed.

Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.

Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests.

Responsible for communicating test results to patient. Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care.

May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.

Provides clerical support with patient / client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit.

Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion.

Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.

Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures. Follows manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous substances.

Performs basic maintenance of equipment and coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs.

Monitors inventory including medication, immunizations (e.g. expired

medications / equipment

and recalls).

Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers. Exemplifies service orientation and the team concept in all contacts.

Follow any project within scope established by PM or supervising MA.

This position will complete all necessary

on-boarding / orientation

activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.

This position works under the direct supervision of the providers. This position interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient.

Also interacts with physicians offices in order to report, ask for or clarify information. Prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the response of the patient and family to changes in health status

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma / GED or equivalent working knowledge. Knowledge as normally obtained through graduation from an Accredited Medical Assisting Program.

Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.

An Uncertified Medical Assistant will be placed in this position up to, but no more than 12 months from date of hire in order to obtain certification.

Certification must be completed from one of the following agencies : Active Medical Assistant certification such as : Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after 7 / 1 / 2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).

Certification for BLS is required.

Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software. Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

Employees working at BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility.

Employees working at Banner Scottsdale Sports Medicine, second floor must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software preferred.

Additional related education and / or experience preferred.

EOE / Female / Minority / Disability / Veterans

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