Requisition Medical Assistant Program, Family Practice - Cottonwood, AZ

Medical Assistant (MA) Certified

Under general supervision of the provider, the Medical Assistant (MA) Certified works with members of the departmental health care team to provide assistance to providers, patients, and their families ensuring smooth work and patient flow. The MA Certified, under the supervision of the provider, is responsible for conducting initial and on-going assessments of the patient and working with the provider on their procedures and / or exams. This includes but is not limited to, reviewing the patient medical record and conducting per-visit interview with patient, documenting medical history and assessing need for referrals and prescription renewals. The MA Certified also assists in the coordination of clerical information to provide patient care and assists with patient follow up. In Community Care Management, the MA also assists in following up with health management / care plans with both patients and providers. The MA works closely with medical providers, primary care teams and other agencies to improve communication, services, patient care and outcomes. This position's work location is on site only.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Escorts patients from waiting area to exam room; communicates information regarding extended wait or delay in appointment times.
• Reviews the patient medical record and conducts pre-visit interview with patient. Records chief complaint of patients.
• Checks patient vital signs, including temperature, BP, pulse, pulse oximetry and report to provider.
• Reviews and documents medical history with patient.
• Takes and records all vital signs.
• Communicates patient concerns or significant changes in patient's health status to the physician or allied health professional.
• Follows guidelines for safety with regard to contact precautions and all policies / procedures dealing with blood borne pathogens.
• Administers injections under the supervision of the provider.
• May perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients.
• Processes test results and provides patient with timely results via email, mail or phone as directed by the physician, allied health professional or department protocols.
• Conducts designated point of care testing to include but not limited to such as electrocardiograms and throat cultures.
• Assesses needs for referrals and prescription renewals.

Community Care Management Clinic / Departments

Cardiology Clinic / Departments

Administration

Education

Office / Clinical Preparation

Compliance / Safety

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED - RequiredMedical Assistant Diploma from an accredited Medical Assisting program or college and / or : (1) Provide a valid and active Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - CMA; American Medical Technologists (AMT) - RMA; National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) - NCMA;or National Health Care Association (NHA) - CCMA; - Required within 90 days of hire, or(2) Complete the CCMA program with NAH and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) and obtain Medical AssistantCertification within six months from date of hire.

Certification & Licensures

A valid and active Medical Assistant Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - CMA; American Medical Technologists (AMT) - RMA; National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) - NCMA; or National Health Care Association (NHA) - CCMA; - Required within 90 days of hireORComplete the CCMA program with NAH and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) and obtain Medical AssistantCertification within six months from date of hire.Current NAH Medical Assistants : Current NAH Medical Assistants with a valid Certification will be grandfathered in under their current certification. If for any reason there is a lapse in employment, current certification will not be accepted unless it was obtained from the AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA.BLS (American Heart Association)- Required within 90 days of hireFingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hireFingerprint Clearance Card- Required within 90 days of hireEmployee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.

Experience

One year related job experience - PreferredHealthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.