Overview
- up to $2, Sign on Bonus
- Located at N. 16th St & E. Bethany Home Rd
- Monday - Friday; 8am to 5pm
- Completion of Medical Assistant program required
- Related experience required
- Experience with inventory management & regulatory process highly preferred but not required
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HonorHealth is looking for a Lead Medical Office Assistant to support the Bethany Home Primary Care Clinic. The Primary Care Clinic provides Internal Medicine and Family Medicine and Pediatric services to both sick and well patients ranging in ages from pediatric to geriatric.
This group of Providers, NPs, PAs and both front and back office staff are a patient and people centered group that works well and hard as a team to give the best patient care and patient experience while creating a family-like feel for both the patients and staff.
This location has several long-time employees that work together as a family to get the work done.
The ideal candidate must meet the minimum requirements for the role that includes a HSD / GED, a current BLS card, have one year of related experience, and completion of an approved training program OR completion of an unapproved training program and successfully passes the Medical Assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute as described by the Arizona Administrative Code.
Along with those requirements, the soft skills that will help ensure success include good communication skills, people skills, being a team player, a willingness to learn & grow, coupled with inventory management knowledge and regulatory process background.
HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives.
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Responsibilities
Job Summary
The LEAD MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT orients and trains staff in front and back office processes and procedures which may include technical / clinical aspects of the ambulatory laboratory, immunizations, and patient care.
Supervise the Medical Assistant (MA) monthly schedule, identify MA staffing needs and make necessary contacts to meet clinical needs.
Reports to management any MA needs or issues related to patient care, scheduling, or any other areas related to site. They may offer support for office software system and computerized health record for staff as required.
May performs a variety of support duties including receptionist, telephone, scheduling, data input, supply ordering and supply inventory.
Under the direction of a physician / clinician, performs a variety of duties in connection with examination and treatment of patients in an occupational / community healthcare clinic setting.
Serves as a backup for medical assistants as needed.
Serves as a teacher, trainer, and mentor for new staff. Orients staff in front office processes, use of office software / information systems and laboratory processes.
Trains and orients Medical Office Assistants in back office procedures and duties.
Monitors front and back office to assure standardization and adherence to processes and procedures. Manages MA work schedules, performs regular evaluation of supply usage and costs.
Notifies management when significant cost savings methods are identified. Responsible for the oversight of expired medication logs and supply ordering.
Works as a Medical Office Assistant; Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Escorts the patient to the examining room, obtains a brief history, documents chief complaint, takes vital signs to include weight and temperature.
Preps the patient for exam, assists the physician / clinician on exams and any special procedures. Performs a variety of front office duties as needed, including, but not limited to : reception, telephone, data entry, chart maintenance, insurance forms, scheduling and lab quality control.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED Required
Completion of a MA training program Required
Experience
1 year related Required
Licenses and Certifications
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant OR completion of an approved training program OR completion of an unapproved training program and successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute as described by the Arizona Administrative Code (Chapter 16 Arizona Medical Board - R4-16- and R4-16-) OR completes a United States Armed Forces medical services training program. Required
Fingerprint Clearance Card - State current Fingerprint Clearance card, or within seven working days after employment shall apply and be eligible for a Fingerprint Clearance Card (Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites ONLY) Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) BLS Required