Medical Assistant Advanced Lung Disease Institute - Phoenix, United States - Banner Health

Banner Health

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

BUMCP Advanced Lung Disease

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

$1000 SIGN ON BONUS - 1 Year Commitment Required

PLUS $80 ALLOWANCE FOR SCRUBS INCLUDED

The academic medicine difference. At the center of Banner - University Medicine is patient care, research, and teaching. Join a nationally recognized health care leader and experience the future of medicine today.

The Lung Institute at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix provides highly specialized care to patients battling an array of chronic, advanced, and obstructive lung diseases.

Pulmonologists, cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, respiratory therapists, pathologists and other health care experts collectively tailor treatment plans that may include medical, surgical and other therapies to treat everything from asthma to lung cancer.

As a Medical Assistant on this team, you will be an integral part of the patient's Banner experience looking to provide each person with the best customer service and patient care.

When assisting patients directly, you will be rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting with procedures, and updating patient electronic medical records accurately and timely.

When not providing direct patient care, you may also provide additional support to our office/administrative staff throughout the clinic. This could include answering phones, checking in patients, scheduling appointments, following up with referrals, ordering supplies, stocking rooms, etc.

Uncertified Medical Assistants will be considered and will have 12 months to become nationally certified once employment begins.

Uncertified Medical Assistants will have access to Medical Assistant certification study material and Banner will pay for the cost of certification.

A passing score would result in a pay increase due to an MA's newly certified status. Banner is also committed to your future and invested in furthering your education.

Medical Assistants have the opportunity to move up the Medical Assistant career ladder or sign up for tuition assistance to further advance their career.

From PTR, to RN, there are endless opportunities at Banner Health. Ask your recruiter for additional details to learn more.

This is a full time (40 hours/week), day shift position: Monday - Friday 8:00A-5:00P. Option to work 4 -10's. We will help with certification requirement

Banner Health has been recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in health care. In addition, we recently made Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity.

These recognitions reflect Banner Health's investment in team members' professional development, wellness benefits, and continued education. It highlights our commitment to advocating for diversity in the workplace, promoting work-life balance, and boosting employee engagement
University Medical Center Phoenix PBCs Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center.

The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals.

Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, a number of unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics, and with a new $400 million campus investment, a new patient tower and 2 new clinic buildings will be built.

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. Possible Restriction in Cerner

Can do everything but place orders, prescription refill.

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. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
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. Acts as chaperon 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.
Coordinates and manages pat