Medical Assistant Internal Medicine Surprise

Medical Assistant Opportunity

Great careers are built at Banner Health. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. Banner Health Center in Surprise provides comprehensive and specialty care for family members of all ages with on-site labs as well as same day appointments. Under the care of a family medicine physician or pediatrician along with an experienced support team, each patient can build a long-term relationship with a medical provider familiar with their health history. As a Medical Assistant on this team, we offer a customer-focused and friendly work environment with career growth opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with patients and with an engaged group of physicians and staff. A career with our team is great if you are just starting out or have many years of experience. If you are ready to be challenged, work in a positive environment and contribute to making a change in people's lives, then we are the perfect team for you.

Location : Banner Health Center - 13995 W. Statler Blvd. Bldg. 1 Surprise, AZ

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient 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 which could include taking patients' blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate / pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG's.
• 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.
• Provides clerical support with patient / client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.
• Orders supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas. Medication ordering and tasks related to all medications.
• Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers.
• Completes all necessary on-boarding / orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
• Works under the direct supervision of the providers.

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.

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.

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.