What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at Desert Sky Spine & Sports Medicine?
Job Title: Medical Assistant
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated healthcare professional to join our fast-paced Pain Management and Physical Medicine clinic. This full-time role is essential in ensuring smooth patient care and clinic operations. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, compassionate team player with strong clinical skills and the ability to handle a variety of tasks while maintaining a positive patient experience.
Responsibilities:
- Patient Care:
- Take vitals, including manual blood pressure measurements.
- Assist in completing and reviewing patient history and physical exams, including updating patient charts and medication records.
- Deliver patient screeners during the intake process that increase efficiency within clinic workflow and patient care.
- Explain treatments, procedures, and medications based off physician's instructions.
- Submit authorization for medications to insurance companies.
- Ensure patient messaging is delivered to provider is a timely manner.
- Clinical Support:
- Prepare and maintain exam and procedure rooms to ensure they are sterilized, neat, and stocked with necessary supplies.
- Administer injections and assist with other in-office procedures that are within scope of practice.
- Administrative Support:
- Answer phone calls and assist patients with appointment scheduling and processing medication refills.
- Schedule and coordinate procedures and routine office appointments.
- Prepare patient charts for upcoming visits and review schedules in advance.
- Contact medical facilities and departments to schedule patients for tests, procedures, or admission.
Qualifications:
- Medical Assistant Certificate
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required.
- Experience in a medical office setting, particularly in pain management or physical medicine, is a preferred.
- Proficiency in taking manual blood pressure and other vitals.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high patient volume environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and work in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Full-time, stable position with potential for growth
- Positive and supportive work environment
If you're an experienced healthcare professional who thrives in a fast-paced clinic and is dedicated to providing excellent patient care, we'd love to hear from you!
To Apply: Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.71 - $19.13 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $19