Medical Assistant Occupational Health

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Provides basic level of patient care and treatments. Assists with obtaining vital signs, documents chief complaintand all actions taken. Alerts physician of problems/concerns/abnormalities. Assists with obtaining patient history,assists physicians and residents and/or licensed nursing personnel. Performs simple patient procedures, sets upexam/procedure rooms including instruments for minor procedures, prepares and may include administeringmedications (excluding IV) under direct supervision of a physician. Obtains lab specimen and fills out requisitionscompletely and accurately. In addition to the above, the Medical Assistant II functions more independently andcoordinates the workflow of MAs when necessary. Obtains authorization for referral (normally in small clinics).Conducts front desk duties such as registration, check-in/out and scheduling of patients.

• Maintains hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens and collects laboratory specimensaccording to hospital protocol
• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies
• Assists in patient/equipment preparation
• Performs follow-up actions as directed
• Documents clinically relevant findings in the patient's record according to hospital protocols and clinical protocols
• Records readings in an accurate and timely manner

Job Requirements

Required

High School Graduate/GED

Certificate Other Medical Assistant/Completion of anaccredited MA program

Other Completion of a US Armed Forces medical services training program

Computer program utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients

Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

Previous Medical Assistant Experience

Electronic Medical Record EMR experience

Experience in designated specialty area

Where You’ll Work

At Dignity Health, living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now part of CommonSpirit Health, is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including network-wide opportunities to advance your career.

What started as a simple community hospital, is today a state-of-the-art healthcare system with two acute care hospitals, a network of primary and specialty care clinics, outpatient health and wellness centers, cardiac diagnostic centers, and outpatient medical imaging centers.

As you build your career at DH-YRMC, you’ll find Prescott is an inspiring place to live, work and to enjoy the outdoors.

· It is an inviting community with bygone charm and modern amenities.

· Local residents enjoy four spectacular seasons, while the area offers nearly year-round sunshine for any outdoor adventures.

· The carefree, relaxed lifestyle offers short commute opportunities, so you can focus on your career and your family.

Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center extends this feeling with a strong sense of family, security, and belonging. Our compassion and commitment to quality care has earned awards, such as the Stroke Care Excellence Award (2022), Neuroscience Excellence Award (2021, 2020) and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Awards (2020, 2021) and has placed us at the top of the charts in community and nationwide in healthcare. Come experience the incredible quality-of-life that Dignity Health-YRMC and Prescott has to offer! #hellohumankindness 

Salary : $22 - $28