Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area of office such as measuring patients' vital signs, administering medication and injections, information in medical record keeping systems, preparing and handling medical instruments and supplies, and collecting and preparing specimens of bodily fluids and tissues for laboratory testing.
Perform many administrative duties, including answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patient's medical records, filling out insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, and arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services.

Under the supervision of physician or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.

Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.

Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.

Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not restrict the right of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities with and without notice.

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent Preferred X Required

X Graduate of a Program in Discipline X RequiredMedical Assistant Certification from an accredited program

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must have strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Effective human relations skills are required for interfacing with team members, all levels of staff, physicians, patients, families and other contracts. Must be able to use a computer, telephone, fax machine, calculator and adapt to new technology as it becomes available and necessary for the job.Must have a positive attitude, an even temperament and function effectively in a stressful environment or conflict situations.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association REQUIREDX Medical Assistant Certification or Registration REQUIRED

Required Licenses

[Arizona, United States] Medical Assistant
Certification or Registration (Not State Specific)