Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery

Position Details

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Neurosurgery Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri Days 8am-5pm Category: Medical Assistants Posting: 1003018 Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary Posting Note: Medical Assistant - Neurosurgery Location: 1919 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix AZ 85016 Schedule: Monday - Friday | 800 AM - 500 PM Required Qualifications: MUST hold the following certifications:

• RMA Registered Medical Assistant through the American Medical Technologists AMT
• CMA Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA
• Current BLS certification for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association AHA

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our fast-paced Neurosurgery practice. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional patient care in a specialty setting.

This position plays a critical role in supporting our neurosurgical providers with both clinical and administrative responsibilities to ensure smooth daily operations and optimal patient outcomes.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Monday-Friday schedule - no weekends
• Professional and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow within a specialty practice

If you are a Certified Medical Assistant looking to grow your career, we encourage you to apply today.

The Medical Assistant - Certified works under the direction of a licensed health care professional and performs various clinical and administrative tasks for the assigned area. The Certified Medical Assistant is expected to carry out the mission, vision, and values of Phoenix Childrens. A continuous exhibition of professionalism, strong ethical conduct, and integrity must be carried out at all times. Interdepartmental collaboration, high standards of work performance, keeping a positive attitude, and adhering to the policies and procedures of Phoenix Childrens is essential. This position requires current and continuous certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants CMA or American Medical Technologists RMA in the field of Medical Assisting.

Position Duties

Consistent with Medical Assistant education and under the direction of a licensed health care professional, the Certified Medical Assistant performs the following clinical responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Measures and records vital signs, growth parameters, medical histories, and signs and symptoms into the electronic health record
• Communicates patient-related information to the licensed health care provider
• Performs electrocardiograms, pulmonary function tests, and other diagnostic testing within the Medical Assisting scope
• Collects laboratory specimens, including blood specimens
• Performs point of care testing
• Prepares and administers medications with provider authorization and adheres to all regulations, guidelines, and policies for appropriate storage, mixing, disposal, inventory, and labeling of medications
• Performs routine screening tests
• Assists the provider with exams
• Removes sutures, changes dressings, applies bandages, and other first aid procedures
• Prepares and instructs patients about examinations, diagnostic tests, medications, special diets, and health maintenance
• Disposes of bio-hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA safety standards and hospital policies
• Demonstrates infection control standards related to hand washing and standard precautions, including ensuring that all equipment in the exam room is cleaned according to hospital policies
• Follows Phoenix Childrens and OSHA safety rules and procedures at all times
• Upholds HIPAA regulations

Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Communicates prescriptions to pharmacies
• Processes medication refills as directed by a provider and according to hospital policies
• Obtains prior authorizations for medication
• Obtains prior authorizations for DME
• Screens telephone calls and takes accurate clinical messages within the Medical Assisting scope of practice as well as in accordance with Phoenix Childrens policies
• Returns patient calls with provider-directed instructions
• Assists patients and providers in completing documentation and any other paperwork in which a provider is required to disclose and/or attest to
• Utilizes medication reconciliation tools within EHR
• Cleans and restocks exam rooms
• In some clinics, may serve as an eligible witness to cycle counting and wasting of controlled substances
• Follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct

Remains up to date with certifications, company-mandated training, and professional development.

May be required to float to other practices as needed by hospital and/or as requested by management.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as requested.