Medical Assistant-Family Practice-Glendale (Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm)

Brief Description 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) position must be able to perform the essential functions of a MA including the responsibilities of front office duties. Brief Description 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) position must be able to perform the essential functions of a MA including the responsibilities of front office duties. Essential Functions Performs and completes clinical and non-clinical assigned duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments in the front and back office. Adheres to and follows procedures for immunization and medication administration, including but limited to labeling, storing, and utilization. Performs and adheres to all Clinical Laboratory of 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 room 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, 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. Position Qualifications Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). Graduate of a medical assistant program. Current CPR certification. At least one year of Medical Assistant office experience. Preferred Qualifications Electronic Health Record experience Registered medical assistant (RMA) or certified medical assistant (CMA) credential. Bilingual (Spanish/English or Somali/English) #J-18808-Ljbffr