Medical Assistant Jobs

Arizona Colorectal Experts, located in Chander, AZ, is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant. We have an exceptional physician group that serves our patient population.

We provide training and a generous retention bonus.

The Medical Assistant works with the practice physician and is expected to have a general knowledge of all clinical operations. The Medical Assistant will assist the physician in an in-office setting and perform vitals, obtain histories and other intake requirements in addition to procedure assistance, diagnostic and laboratory order entry, and performance of various in-office testing. The Medical Assistant will provide a professional interface between the patient, doctor, and front desk throughout the patient visit as well as provide follow up patient communication.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Schedule office visits when needed
• Notifying patients of diagnostic test results (laboratory and radiology) and delivery of follow up instruction
• Describe diagnostic testing requirements to patients
• Obtaining patient vitals and patient history; documentation in EMR system
• Scheduling diagnostic procedures; coordinating pre-authorization with insurance as required
• Other duties as assigned
• Timely follow-up and response to patient questions and inbox tasks
• Assisting doctors with the examination of patients and performance of procedures
• Stocking, cleaning and maintaining inventory of patient exam rooms
• Prepare documents and notes for patients and physicians
• Provide clinical support by following up on requests from physicians
• Provide a professional interface between the patient, doctor, and front desk throughout the patient visit
• Complete MIPS documentation requirements
• Maintain a high degree of professionalism and compassion in sensitive discussion

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice.
• Knowledge of the healthcare field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• General knowledge of computer data entry

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• No weekends
• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• 8 hour shift

Our practice utilizes Athena as our EMR. Prior experience is desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Athenahealth: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person