Medical Assistant Internal Medicine

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This position is eligible for a $2k sign on bonus!

Provides basic level of patient care and treatments. Assists with obtaining vital signs, documents chief complaint and 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 up exam / procedure rooms including instruments for minor procedures, prepares and may include administrating medications (excluding IV) under direct supervision of a physician. Obtains lab specimen and fills out requisitions completely and accurately. In addition to the above, the Medical Assistant II functions more independently and coordinates the workflow of MAs when necessary. Obtains authorization for referral (normally in small clinics). Conducts front desk duties such as registration, check-in and scheduling of patients.

• Maintains hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens and collects laboratory specimens

according to hospital protocol

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements :

High School Diploma or G.E.D 2.Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program or completion of a U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program.

Note : Candidates who were hired prior to February 2, 2000 can satisfy the minimum education requirements by providing proof of direct supervision for a minimum of 2,000 hours by the same physician, physician group or physician assistant.

American Heart Basic Life Support

Preferred :

Demonstrated experience with computer program utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients required.

Previous MA experience highly preferred

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred

Previous experience in designated specialty also preferred.

Bilingual skills preferred.

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.

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

Pay Range

$18.15 - $23.14 / hour