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Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Medical Assistant Internal Medicine

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 10
Full-timePhoenix, 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 American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from 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 ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion is required.
  • For employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, or BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a behavioral health clinical setting serving children, an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card is required at hire and must be maintained during employment; an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms, other necessary measurements, and chief complaints; document 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/pulse, taking temperature, performing phlebotomy, ear irrigation, and electrocardiograms; act as a chaperone as needed.
  • Use universal blood and body fluid precautions and personal protective equipment as needed.
  • Prioritize patient flow through the clinical process.
  • Coordinate and manage patient care, including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling patients for clinic, hospital, and other ancillary medical treatments and tests.
  • Communicate test results to patients and serve as a resource to clinicians to support optimal patient care.
  • Administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed, as applicable.
  • Provide clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation, including complete medical records with labs, authorizations, X-rays, hospital records, and other prior care pertaining to each patient visit.
  • Provide complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to patient encounters in a timely manner.
  • Maintain a clean, functional environment by cleaning and disinfecting equipment, examination rooms, and storage areas; disinfect equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions and sterilization procedures.
  • Follow manufacturer recommendations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines when handling hazardous substances.
  • Perform basic equipment maintenance and coordinate needed maintenance for prompt repairs.
  • Order supplies as directed and stock patient care areas; handle medication-related tasks, including expired medications/equipment and recalls.
  • Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers and exemplify service orientation and the team concept in all contacts.
  • Complete necessary 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, external health care institutions, community providers, agencies, and physician offices to report, request, or clarify patient-care information.
  • Prioritize data from multiple sources to support responses to changes in the health status of patients and families.

Desired Qualifications

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

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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