Medical Assistant Vascular Surgery

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant II, you will provide essential, basic-level patient care and treatments within our dynamic Orthopedics department. You will be a key support for physicians, residents, and nursing personnel, directly contributing to efficient patient workflow and exceptional clinical outcomes.


Every day you will meticulously obtain vital signs, document chief complaints, and accurately record all patient interactions and clinically relevant findings. You will assist with patient history collection, prepare examination rooms with necessary instruments for minor procedures, and administer medications under direct physician supervision.


To be successful in this role, you will hold a Medical Assistant Certificate or have completed an accredited MA program (or a US Armed Forces medical services training program). You must possess current BLS-CPR certification and demonstrate proficiency in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems. Strong communication skills are essential to effectively connect with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

• Maintains hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens and collects laboratory specimens
  according to hospital protocol
• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies
• Assists in patient/equipment preparation
• Performs follow-up actions as directed
• Completes hospital forms per protocol

Job Requirements

Required

High School Graduate/GED

Certificate Other Medical Assistant


Other Completion of a US Armed Forces medical services training program

Computer program utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients

Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

Previous Medical Assistant Experience


Electronic Medical Record EMR experience


Experience in designated specialty area

Bilingual skills


Where You'll Work

At Dignity Health, living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now part of CommonSpirit Health, is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including network-wide opportunities to advance your career.

What started as a simple community hospital, is today a state-of-the-art healthcare system with two acute care hospitals, a network of primary and specialty care clinics, outpatient health and wellness centers, cardiac diagnostic centers, and outpatient medical imaging centers.

As you build your career at DH-YRMC, you'll find Prescott is an inspiring place to live, work and to enjoy the outdoors.

• It is an inviting community with bygone charm and modern amenities.

• Local residents enjoy four spectacular seasons, while the area offers nearly year-round sunshine for any outdoor adventures.

• The carefree, relaxed lifestyle offers short commute opportunities, so you can focus on your career and your family.

Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center extends this feeling with a strong sense of family, security, and belonging. Our compassion and commitment to quality care has earned awards, such as the Stroke Care Excellence Award (2022), Neuroscience Excellence Award (2021, 2020) and America's 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Awards (2020, 2021) and has placed us at the top of the charts in community and nationwide in healthcare. Come experience the incredible quality-of-life that Dignity Health-YRMC and Prescott has to offer! #hellohumankindness