Medical Assistant II-Pediatrics-Goodyear

About the role

This position is responsible for providing excellent patient care and experience in accordance with Mountain Park guiding principles, HIPAA, and any other applicable federal & state laws. The Medical Assistant (MA) II must be able to perform the essential functions of a MA.

Responsibilities

• Performs and completes clinical and non‑clinical assigned duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments in the back office.
• Applies practice management principles and collaborates with the front office to maintain accurate, up‑to‑date medical records while ensuring seamless revenue cycle activities.
• Adheres to and follows procedures for immunization and medication administration, including labeling, storing, and utilization.
• Performs and adheres to all Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) testing instructions; collects specimens, processes and documents results in the electronic health records (EHR).
• Fulfills provider orders within scope of practice and provides patients’ discharge instructions.
• Assists with coordinating the continuity of patient care with internal health departments.
• Maintains proper levels of supplies in exam rooms and prepares exam rooms for patient care and procedures.
• Identifies and reports any safety hazard or potential hazard by directly notifying supervisory staff immediately of concerns.
• Interviews patients to obtain reason for visit, history, and chief complaints; performs vital signs and other patient care needs, and documents the same to complete the patient intake process.
• Utilizes and abides by proper charting and documenting procedures for all patient‑related services, exams, interactions, and assignments performed.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English or Somali/English).