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Medical Assistant

Banner Med Grp (1435 S Alma School Rd)

Full time

Chandler, Arizona

Day

Clinical 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.

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.
• Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures.
• Coordinates and manages patient care.
• Provides clerical support.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment.
• Orders supplies.
• Develops and maintains effective communication.
• Completes all necessary on-boarding / orientation activities.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma / GED or equivalent working knowledge.

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

Active Medical Assistant Certification is required.

Certification or additional training must meet the requirements for Meaningful use.

BLS certification required.

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).

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 Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and 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. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

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.

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