Medical Assistant I

Position Summary

Medical Assistant I will have both clinical and administrative duties. Clinical responsibilities include delegated medical functions under the direction of the manager, preparing exam rooms and patients for examination, collecting records, obtaining patient’s medical history, vital signs, and other relevant data. Administrative duties include answering phone calls, greeting patients/family members, obtaining insurance authorizations, making referrals, and additional support functions as directed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Current Medical Assistant certificate of proficiency from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Maintains current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or other approved educational programs.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience.
• Current Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card (new hires must also complete the application process for this card before being released to their department, if applicable).
• Must be comfortable with giving immunizations and performing venipuncture.
• Must have experience in documenting in AIISIS, if applicable.
• Must have experience in obtaining prior authorizations for medications.
• Must be pleasant and comfortable with making patient calls for follow-up appointments and results.
• Must be a self-starter, not requiring direction or micro-management.
• Able to deal with the public in a compassionate, high paced environment.
• Mental and physical ability to perform essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nationally recognized certification (CMA/RMA) from an accredited credentialing body, such as the National Healthcareer Associations (NHA), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Certification Medical Association (NCMA), or American Medical Technologists (AMA).
• Previous Meditech experience or other related electronic records systems.
• Experience with confirming eligibility with insurance companies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.