Honor Health

Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive care

Medical Assistant Neurology Clinic

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeScottsdale, AZ, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Completion of a medical assistant training program is required.
At least six months of experience as a medical assistant is preferred.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
For pediatric behavioral health sites only, a current Fingerprint Clearance Card is required, or the employee must apply for and be eligible to receive one within seven working days after employment.
Candidates must complete an approved training program, or complete an unapproved training program and pass a medical assistant examination administered by an appropriately accredited certifying organization, or complete a United States Armed Forces medical services training program.
Medical assistant certification such as CMA, CCMA, or RMA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide general front- and back-office support to professional staff, including escorting patients to exam rooms and maintaining clean, neat, and well-stocked exam rooms.
Provide phone service by scheduling patients or referring callers to the appropriate party, and promptly answer patient phone messages.
Maintain accurate patient information and ensure charts and paperwork are filed correctly; maintain medical records.
Under a provider's direction, perform duties related to patient examination and treatment, using organizational policies, procedures, protocols, and Arizona-validated competencies.
Use available resources proactively to serve the patient population and work within a team model to improve patient experience, communication, access to care, patient satisfaction, and related processes.
Prepare examination rooms, escort patients, obtain brief histories, document chief complaints, take vital signs including weight and temperature, prepare patients for examinations, and assist clinicians with examinations and special procedures.
Travel to off-site locations when needed to perform diagnostic testing and assist with physical exam components, TB testing, injections, phlebotomy, and other procedures.
Administer and record injections and TB testing under a physician's supervision and order when assigned.
Perform venipuncture, obtain specimens, perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived laboratory tests, and conduct office procedures such as pulmonary function testing, urine drug screening, EBT, electrocardiograms, and fit testing within scope of practice and as directed by a provider.
Receive calls from patients, pharmacies, and others; document and relay information to providers for action; call pharmacies with approved medication orders or refills.
Perform front-office duties as needed, including reception, telephone coverage, chart maintenance, insurance forms, and scheduling.
Coordinate with insurance companies to obtain authorizations for therapies, testing, and specialist referrals, and provide appropriate referrals to case management for employees.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

HonorHealth will reimburse the cost of successfully completing the certification examination. Failure to obtain certification within the assigned period means the employee no longer meets the position's minimum qualifications and will be terminated.

Primary City/State:

Bob Bove Neuroscience Institue- 7242 E Osborn Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Category:

Healthcare Support

Shift:

Day

Department:

Phoenix Neurological



• We are offering an opportunity for a SIGN-ON BONUS of up to $2,500!

• The Neurology Clinic is located at 7242 E. Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

• The hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

**Main duties include coordination of in basket and authorizations**

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At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant provides general front and back office support to professional staff. Escorts patients to exam rooms. Maintains clean, neat and well-stocked exam rooms. Must have knowledge of medical front and back office procedures. Provides quality phone service by scheduling patients or referring caller to appropriate party. Answers phone messages from patients promptly. Maintains patient information that is accurate and charts/paperwork are filed correctly. Maintains medical records. Under the direction of a Provider, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of duties in connection with the examination and treatment of patients. May be assigned to a specialist. The MA takes a pro-active approach utilizing available resources to best serve the patient population. Performs a variety of clerical support duties including receptionist, telephone, scheduling, message management and data input. Utilizes knowledge and skill to provide appropriate care in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and protocols and Arizona validated competencies. The MA works in a team model to improve the patient's experience, create better communication and access to care, and support processes that will improve patient satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Escorts the patient to the examining room, obtains a brief history, documents chief complaint takes vital signs to include weight and temperature. Preps the patient for exam, assists the physician/clinician on exams and any special procedures.
May travel to off site locations to perform diagnostic testing and assist in physical exam components, TB testing, Injections, phlebotomy and others.
May administer and record injections and TB testing under the supervision and order of the physician.
Performs venipuncture and obtains specimens, performs CLIA waived lab tests. Performs office procedures including, but not limited to, PFT, UDS, EBT, EKG, fit testing, within the scope of practice as directed by provider.
Receives telephone calls from patients, pharmacy and others; documents and relays information to provider for action. Phones pharmacy with approved medication orders/refills.
Performs a variety of front office duties as needed, including, but not limited to, reception, telephone, chart maintenance, insurance forms and scheduling.
Organize and communicate with insurance companies for authorizations for therapies, testing and specialist referrals. Provides appropriate referrals to case management for employees. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED Required
Other / Certificate Completion of a MA training program Required

EXPERIENCE

6 months experience as a Medical Assistant Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required
Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPC) - Certificate State Have a current Fingerprint Clearance card, or within seven (7) working days after employment shall apply and be eligible for a Fingerprint Clearance Card (Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites ONLY) Required
Completion of an approved training program OR completion of an unapproved training program and successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute as described by the Arizona Administrative Code (Chapter 16 – Arizona Medical Board - R4-16-401 and R4-16-101) OR completes a United States Armed Forces medical services training program Required
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Certification Medical Assistant Certification (e.g., CMA, CCMA, RMA) Preferred
HonorHealth will reimburse the cost of the successful completion of the certification exam. If you do not receive your certification within the assigned period, you will no longer meet the minimum qualification of the position and will be terminated Preferred

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About the Company

Honor Health

Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive care

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Company size: 5,001-10,000
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Headquarters: Scottsdale, AZ
Founded: 2013

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