Medical Assistant Honorhealth Cancer Care Chandler - HonorHealth

HonorHealth

Verified Company

Chandler, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:

Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you'll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference.

From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact.

Join us. Let's go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together.

High School Diploma or GED Required

Completion of a MA training program Required

Licenses and Certifications

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 1- Arizona Medical Board - R and R Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) BLS Required

Responsibilities
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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.

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.

Facility:
John C

Lincoln Med Center Department:
HH Cancer Care -
Chandler Work Hours: 08:30am-05:00pm Shift: 0- Days Position Type: Regular Full-Time