Medical Assistant-Endocrinology-Gilbert/Phoenix
Company: Phoenix Children's Hospital
Location: Tolleson
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Position Summary
Posting Note: Location: Mercy Gilbert 3370 S. Mercy R., Suite # 118
Gilbert, Az, and back up at Main Campus in Phoneix. Candidartes
should either have RMA or CMA certification or 5 years of MA
Experience or Willingness to get certifed with 90 days of
employment with the CMA or RMA
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 Children's Hospital. 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 Children's
Hospital 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.
PCH Values
- Family-Centered care that focuses on the need of the child
first and values the family as an important member of the care
team
- Excellence in clinical care, service and communication
- Collaborative within our institution and with others who share
our mission and goals
- Leadership that set the standard for pediatric health care
today and innovations of the future
- Accountability to our patients, community and each other for
providing the best in the most cost-effective way.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:
- a)Measures and records vital signs, growth parameters, medical
histories, and signs and symptoms into the electronic health
record
- b)Communicates patient related information to the licensed
health care provider
- c)Performs electrocardiograms, pulmonary function tests, and
other diagnostic testing within the Medical Assisting scope.
- d)Collects laboratory specimens (including blood
specimens)
- e)Performs point of care testing
- f)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
- g)Performs routine screening tests
- h)Assists the provider with exams
- i)Removes sutures, changes dressings, applies bandages and
other first aid procedures
- j)Prepares and instructs patients about examinations,
diagnostic tests, medications, special diets, and health
maintenance
- k)Disposes of bio-hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA
safety standards and hospital policies
- l)Demonstrates infection control standards related to hand
washing and standard precautions including ensuring that all
equipment in exam room is cleaned according to hospital
policies
- m)Follows PCH and OSHA safety rules and procedures at all
times
- n)Upholds HIPAA regulations
- Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- a)Communicates prescriptions to pharmacies
- b)Processes medication refills as directed by a provider and
according to hospital policies
- c)Obtains prior authorizations for medication
- d)Obtains prior authorizations for DME
- e)Screens telephone calls and takes accurate clinical messages
within the Medical Assisting scope of practice as well as in
accordance with PCH policies
- f)Returns patient calls with provider directed
instructions
- g)Assists patients and providers in completing documentation
and any other paperwork in which a provider is required to disclose
and/or attest to
- h)Utilizes medication reconciliation tools within EHR.
- i)Cleans and restocks exam rooms
- j)In some clinics, may serve as an eligible witness to cycle
counting and wasting of controlled substances
- k)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.
Keywords: Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix , Medical Assistant-Endocrinology-Gilbert/Phoenix, Healthcare , Tolleson, Arizona
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