Certified Medical Assistant

This position is located on Carefree Hwy. near the intersection of Cave Creek Road. If your not willing to commute to this area, please do not apply. Thank You.

The Medical Assistant, under the agency’s policies and professional requirements, with oversight from medical/clinical staff, provides supportive services for the providers and patients. This position is responsible for both clinical and administrative tasks, including in-office assistance for exams, follow-ups, laboratory and diagnostic testing and screening as well as front office support. The Medical Assistant provides coordination with pharmacies and other medical providers. Interacts with patients and works a part of the care team. Will attend clinical and operational meetings as indicated to improve processes. Will perform program related activities as assigned, facilitates teamwork within the organization and participates in evaluation procedures and professional record keeping, works under the direct supervision of the Providers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Provides ongoing services as medical assistant to patients in need of medical services for the purpose of establishing and reaching appropriate treatment goals. Prepares patients for the provider and assists the provider during the visit as needed.
• Follows up on the pharmacy, clients, staff and all other phone calls and coordinates a response back based on the consult with the medical staff.
• Maintains appropriate knowledge, skill, and coordination of services for this position including blood draws and injections.
• Answers phones, schedules appointments, greets patients, and may create correspondence. May assume any, or all the general clerical duties within the office.
• Follows up accordingly/promptly on clients’ requests via phone/letter at the direction of providers.
• Follows up on missed medical appointments to appropriately reengage the patients.
• Seeks appropriate clinical supervision to ensure proper skills and knowledge for the position.
• Completes client documentation within the established guidelines including but not limited to completion of progress notes on the date of service.
• Facilitates team building with peers by appropriate participation in scheduled staff meeting and trainings and providing support and leadership to other staff members.
• Participates in departmental assessment of treatment and program outcomes by providing requested information related to patient care.
• Protects self, co-workers and patients by following policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne diseases.
• Respects patients by recognizing their rights and maintaining confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Medical Assistant Certificate Required
• Must have valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 30 working days of assuming role.
• Must pass a TB Test.
• Must have basic computer and typing skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily works in office setting but will be required to do outreach in community and will need to drive to various locations
• Required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, computers or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Required to frequently speak, sit, stand, walk and hear.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Da Vinci Health Services has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.

This job desacription is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, abilities, qualifications, working conditions or physical demands associated with the job.

Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment.

Da Vinci Health Services reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as Da Vinci Health Services may deem appropriate.

Administrative Duties:

• Scheduling
• Insurance verification
• Answering phones

Clinical Duties:

• Performing injections
• Performing EKGs
• Administering medications
• Phlebotomy
• Process and package laboratory specimens

Supervisor:

• Nurse Practitioner

Travel Between Offices:

• Never- One Clinic Location.

Part time, Full time, and PRN considered.

• Yes

Typical end time:

• 4-6PM depending on the day.

Typical start time:

• 7:45am-9:45AM depending on the day.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour to start

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical Office Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital Signs Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• EMR Systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person