Medical Assistant - Cave Creek Location
Cave Creek Location: 3329 E Bell Rd , Phoenix, AZ 85032
Job Summary:
Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider by performing the duties as assigned.
Medical Assistant Responsibilities:
- Performs clinical and administrative duties that assist in the delivery of effective patient care within specialty clinic
- Greets patients, escorts them to exam rooms, perform vitals, dressing removal and other related medical assistant duties.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medical practice and patient care as it relates to the clinical setting and medical specialty
- Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepares treatment rooms for patients and physicians
- Rooms patients, take vitals, and removes dressings prior to physician’s examination.
- Performs suture and staple removal, applies and removes splints, casts, and dressing per Physician/Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner’s direction.
- Maintaining a clean and/or sterilize room, instruments, etc.
- Stocking and organizing exam rooms.
- Refer patients out for therapy/imaging per physician’s orders
- FMLA/Short-term disability completion and organization
- Chart documentation
- Time management
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Effective communication
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Understanding of medical terminology and anatomy.
Preferred Skills/Education:
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Certificate
- 1 year of EMR systems
- Previous medical assisting (MA) experience
- Spanish Speaking
- Had previous experience in occupational medicine, hand surgery, orthopedics and/or wound care
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical Assistant (MA) Certificate
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85032: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person