Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
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Collaborates with the Nurse throughout each shift to determine work assignments and priorities, as well as communicating the status of delegated task completion and outcome of patient data findings
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Oversees and manages the clinical workflow ensuring timely completion of all MA tasks.
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Responsible for timely, efficient, and safe completion of triage messages.
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Manages the walk-in workflow ensuring efficient patient cycle time
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Serves as a trainer and mentor for new Medical Assistants. Trains and orients Medical Assistants in back office procedures and duties.
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Ensures training checklists are completed and the proficiency of all Medical Assistant functions is in accordance to CTC standards
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Maintains timely, ongoing verbal communication in order to assure good care of patients and the effective running of the clinic.
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Utilizes methods to increase provider efficiency, continuity of care, and access for patients
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Monitors front and back office to assure standardization and adherence to processes and procedures.
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Collaborates with Medical Director and Healthcare Administrator to improve customer service, quality of care and make suggestions for process improvements
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Is a resource and main point of contact for patient triaging for Medical Assistants and Patient Service Representatives in the absence of the Nurse
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Responsible for collecting, collating and entering required data and information into the applicable database or format in an accurate and timely manner
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Treats each patient in a manner that preserves and supports patient confidentiality, patient rights, and patient dignity
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Checks inventories on a weekly basis, orders and stocks supplies
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Assists any patient with personal hygiene as needed
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Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment
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Assists with administrative tasks as needed i.e. copying, faxing and filing
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Phone coverage and triage of calls when necessary
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Performs other duties as required
Qualifications:
Basic Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training course
- Able to obtain vital signs accurately
- Ability to use personal computer for recording patient data /history
- Proficient in reading and writing skills in English
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- Demonstrated interest in working with an underserved population
Experience
- 5+ years of MA experience.
- Certificate in Medical Assistant or Registered required
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bi-lingual communicative skills preferred
- CPR/BLS certification
- Requires a current Arizona state driver’s license