Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Position

Job is located in Wickenburg, AZ.

Wickenburg Community Hospital is a beautiful and sophisticated rural-access hospital located in Wickenburg, Arizona. WCH is a 8-bed Emergency Department, 19-bed Acute department and many ancillary services. We also have 3 Primary Care Clinics. Here at WCH, we strive to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and care. Join us today and let us be part of your success story.

We offer:

• Full Benefits
• PTO/Sick Leave
• Wellness Benefits
• $3,000.00 Medical Assistant Sign-On Bonus

Wickenburg Community Hospital is a non-profit organization and qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

General Description

Our MA's are integral to our clinic/hospital and are responsible for assisting Providers with medical treatment of patients within a patient-centered philosophy. The MA assists with daily functions of the Clinic.

Essential Job Duties

• Take vital signs
• Answer and triage phone calls from patients
• Documentation in EHR, past medical history, social history, surgery history, immunizations, and update medications
• Prepare patient for exam
• Administer medication/injection, maintain patient's confidentiality
• E-scribe prescriptions to pharmacy
• Assist providers as needed
• Maintenance of equipment and making recommendations for medical equipment as needed to Supervisor
• Update ordering list with any needed supplies and medications
• Oversee inventory of medical supplies and equipment
• Assist in chart documentation for quality purposed to ensure that provider coding and documentation matching
• Conduct In-House back office procedure lab tests/Nurse visits when appropriate (Sofia, Glucose, INR and UA dips.)
• Conduct quality control checks of machines and kits as directed
• Serve as liaison between Provider and other hospital departments as necessary
• Verify lab orders/ requisitions
• Clean and restock of patient rooms throughout the day
• Open tickets for Information Assistance
• Open and close the clinic Office as necessary
• Assist with administrative assignments as needed

Other (Non-Essential) Job Duties

• Other duties as directed by Clinic Supervisors, or Clinic Administrators

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical Assistant the intent to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) within 90 days of hire
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain accurate records with attention to detail
• Function in a team environment with courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of patients and other team members
• Good organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of recent experience working in a provider's office

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; must be able to stand/walk for most of the workday; heavy lifting, must be able to lift packages up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to work paying close attention to detail with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment

Wickenburg Community Hospital