Medical Assistant

Arizona Centers for Digestive Health, a Covenant Physician Partner, is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to join our amazing team in West Phoenix at 9321 W.

Thomas Road, Suite 405.

About the Opportunity

Working hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm. We are closed weekends and major holidays.

The Medical Assistant will attend to patients / customers on the phone and in person. Coordinate and organize daily responsibilities congruent with physician schedules.

Assist physicians with giving the highest quality of care to every patient / customer. Triage patients / customers, complete review of systems, and prepare each patient / customer for the upcoming physician examination.

Responsibilities include :

• Assisting with timely flow of patient encounters by preparing the patient exam rooms, collecting appropriate equipment or supplies as requested.
• Escorting patients to exam rooms, interviews patient, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature if indicated, and document all information in patient’s chart.
• Give instructions to patients as instructed by Provider. Carries out orders and arranges for testing / treatment for the patient under the direction of the provider.
• Ensure all related reports, labs and information is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments and prepare sterilization as required.
• Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient / Provider / pharmacy calls in a timely manner.
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to Providers.
• Maintain accurate record keeping.
• Maintain all logs and required checks ( refrigerator temperatures, expired medication samples).
• Assists in provisions for safe, clean and orderly environment for patients and fellow employees.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

About the Candidate

• High School Graduate or equivalent is required.
• Registered, certified or completion of accredited Medical Assistant training program is preferred. (Maintain certification, license and CME’s).
• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and diagnosis
• Knowledge of computer and relevant software applications
• Perform Prior Approvals for Specialty Pharmacies
• Excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections (if applicable).
• Current certification in BLS.

What We Offer

• Generous paid time off in addition to national holidays, two floating holidays, and a birthday holiday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Voluntary employee and dependent life plans
• Short and Long-term disability
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account eligibility
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Invest in your future with a company match on your 401k
• Associate discounts at major retailers such as Amazon Prime, Costco, and Sam’s Club
• Travel discounts with Hertz and Liberty Mutual
• Verizon Wireless discounts
• Free legal assistance through RocketLawyer
• Pet Insurance
• subscription reimbursement
• Access to our free mental wellness program Sibly

Covenant Physician Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Covenant does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.