Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Medical Assistant Gastroenterology

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGlendale, AZ, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge is required.
Completion of a Banner-approved medical assistant training program that meets state-defined regulations is required.
Active Medical Assistant certification is required: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Health Career Association (NHA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire.
Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software, are required.
The role requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

Responsibilities

Assist clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, and implement and evaluate direct patient care using specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills.
Prepare patients for examinations and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms, other necessary measurements, chief complaints, and pain scores as appropriate; report patient conditions that may indicate a change to the clinician.
Assist providers with examinations and minor in-office procedures, including taking blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate or pulse, taking temperature, performing phlebotomy, ear irrigation and electrocardiograms, and acting as a chaperone as needed; use universal blood and body fluid precautions and personal protective equipment; prioritize patient flow through the clinical process.
Coordinate and manage patient care, including precertifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling clinic, hospital, and other ancillary medical treatments and tests; communicate test results to patients; serve as a resource to clinicians; and administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.
Provide clerical support for patient or client notifications and documentation, including completing medical records with labs, authorizations, X-rays, hospital records, and previous care pertaining to each visit; provide complete and accurate billing information for patient encounters in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and functional environment by cleaning and disinfecting equipment, examination rooms, and storage areas; disinfect equipment and instruments with appropriate solutions and sterilization procedures; follow manufacturer recommendations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for hazardous substances; perform basic equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs.
Order supplies as directed and stock patient care areas; perform medication-related ordering and tasks, including handling expired medications or equipment and recalls.
Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers and exemplify service orientation and teamwork in contacts.
Complete required onboarding and orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
Work under the direct supervision of providers and interact with staff across departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts concerning patient health care; communicate with physician offices to report, request, or clarify information; prioritize data from multiple sources to support responses to changes in patient and family health status.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with office medical procedures and treatments is preferred.
Knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, electronic medical records (EMR), and scheduling software is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

Primary City/State:

Glendale, Arizona

Department Name:

New River Trails Gastroenterol

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Gastroenterology is the treatment of conditions and diseases of the digestive system. Whether patients have acid reflux or gastrointestinal cancer, we are here to help patients get back on the road to wellness. Our specialists work closely with patients to develop an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. No matter the condition, our goal is to lead them back to the daily life and activities they love.

As a Medical Assistant on our team, we offer a customer-focused and friendly work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer a chance 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 Medical Center Plus 7701 W Aspera Blvd. Glendale, AZ

Scheduled: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Four 10-hour shifts will discuss during interview.

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 do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. 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
1. 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. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.

2. 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 phlebotomy, ear irrigation and EKG’s. Acts as chaperone as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.

3. 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. Responsible for communicating test results to patient. Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care. May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.

4. 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. Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion.

5. Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas. Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures. Follows manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous substances. Performs basic maintenance of equipment and coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs.

6. Orders supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas. Medication ordering and tasks related to all medications (e.g. expired medications/equipment and recalls).

7. Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers. Exemplifies service orientation and the team concept in all contacts.

8. This position will complete all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.

9. This position works under the direct supervision of the providers. This position interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with physician’s offices in order to report, ask for or clarify information. Prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Completion of a Banner approved medical assistant training program that also meets state defined regulations.

Active Medical Assistant Certification is required. Active Medical Assistant certification: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from National Health Career Association (NHA) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).

BLS certification required upon hire.

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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About the Company

Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Banner Health is a nonprofit health care system operating a large network of hospitals, clinics and home- and long-term-care services across six Western states. It runs 33 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, university medicine programs and a mix of urgent care, family clinics, home care, hospice, pharmacies and a nursing registry to provide coordinated care. Its network links hospitals, physician groups and care sites to guide patients through primary, specialty, inpatient and end-of-life services, aiming to simplify transitions between care settings. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering broad, accessible, coordinated care and reinvesting profits into health services and community programs.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ
Founded: 1999

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