Medical Assistant - Phoenix, United States - Sanctuary Recovery Centers

Sanctuary Recovery Centers

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Purpose:
Sanctuary Recovery Centers aspires to outline specific job functions and roles to eliminate ambiguity within the organization

Position Summary:
Assists physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records.

Clinical duties may include, preparing treatment room for patient exams, recording patient medical history, and cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner at all times
Must be detailoriented and highly organized
Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures
Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
Ability to treat patients with dignity and empathy
Strong listening and communication skills
Acute observation skills
Computer literacy

Responsibilities:

Receive and direct phone calls, schedule appointments, checkin patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients
Checkout patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services
Handle billing process
Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history
Setup EKG machines, administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests
Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments
Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams
Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies