Reports to:
Clinic Manager
General Purpose:
Responsible for the continuous improvement of total quality care as it relates to providing Medical Assistant services to hospitals, outpatient clinics and other facilities requiring the services of a Medical Assistant.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for: assisting providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures. Monitor and record physiological measurements. Provide treatment to patients per protocols.
- Responsible for reporting on the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor and other staff members. Coordinate and assist with care as directed.
- Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of Altacare, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
- Responsible for requesting and coordinating radiographic and/or laboratory studies per treatment protocols or as directed by the health care provider.
- Order, prepare and generate appropriate medical records.
- Greet, screen and process patients for appointments.
- Receive, screen and coordinate telephone calls from patients and healthcare providers.
- Responsible for having a broad understanding of the services provided by Altacare.
- Communicate information clearly to patients, family and staff.
- Responsible for cleaning surface areas, exam tables and equipment used in patient care. This cleaning is done in between patients at the end of each work day.
- Morning cleaning prior to start of patient care includes checking the room cleanliness and making sure that exam rooms have been adequately stocked.
- Biohazardous waste/trash receptacles are checked daily to monitor contents and volume. These receptacles are to be emptied as needed or at least by the end of the day.
Requirements:
- Education: Graduate of an approved training class for Medical Assistants - Preferred or a minimum of one year working as a Medical Assistant.
- Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.
- Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
- Able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., face mask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed.
- Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members.
- Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
- Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
- Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology.
- Physical Demands-Stooping, turning, bending, squatting, kneeling and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds; constant/repetitive standing; requires normal, correctable vision and hearing, and the ability to accurately discern color as necessary to perform job functions.
*PAY IS BASED ON PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Urgent Care
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
Application Question(s):
- Do you live in Flagstaff Full Time?
- What days are you available to work?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Medical Assistant Certificate or EMT (Preferred)
Work Location: In person