Urgent Care Medical Assistant

Banner Health Urgent Care Medical Assistant

Banner Health Urgent Care is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team in Scottsdale, Arizona. This position plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care within Banner Health Urgent Care. The Medical Assistant will assist healthcare providers with clinical procedures, patient assessments, and administrative duties to ensure efficient operation of the clinic.

Location: Banner Health Urgent Care Zone 9

Status: Full-Time (Three 12-hour shifts per week)

Schedule: Variable; must be available to work any day of the week, including weekends

Core Functions:

• Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate.
• Assists 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.
• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests.
• Provides 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.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.
• Orders supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas. Medication ordering and tasks related to all medications (e.g. expired medications/equipment and recalls).

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• BLS certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software preferred.