What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant-Primary Care position at IMS Care Center?
IMS is searching for a professional, compassionate and knowledgeable individual to fill the position of Medical Assistant for our Primary Care clinic in Phoenix. The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing support by assisting patients and their family members before, during and after their visit. Medical Assistants work alongside doctors, nurses and other clinical personnel, performing functions that help the clinic run smoothly.
Responsibilities:
- Room patients
- Take vitals/review patient history
- Prepare and clean room for patient and get patient prepared for the physician encounter
- Performs a variety of office-based testing and treatments related to patient care under the supervision of clinician care
- 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
- Resolve patient concerns promptly
Requirements:
- At least 1 – 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
- Bilingual strongly preferred
- Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal
- Good computer skills and being familiar with Microsoft (Word and Excel)
- EMR (Athena) experience a plus
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have a Medical Assisting degree from an accredited college or university. Certification as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
- Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software
Benefits of Working with IMS:
- You can look forward to a generous compensation package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off and a very lucrative 401K plan.
*IMS is a tobacco-free work environment
IMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Joining IMS is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. Our hope is that each day you’ll uncover a new reason to love what you do. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now!