Medical Assistant Urgent Care MA

Medical Assistant

Banner Health Urgent Care is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team in the East Valley. 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.

Core Functions include :

• Preparing patients for exams and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documenting pain scores as appropriate.
• Assisting 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.
• Coordinating and managing patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests.
• Providing clerical support with patient / client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit.
• Maintaining a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.
• Ordering supplies as directed, stocking patient care areas. Medication ordering and tasks related to all medications.
• Developing and maintaining effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers.

Minimum Qualifications include :

Preferred Qualifications include :