Phoenix Children's Hospital: Medical Assistant - Rma/Cma-Phoenix- Developmental Behavior

Company: Phoenix Children's Hospital
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Job Description:

Position DetailsDepartment: Developmental Behavioral PedsCategory: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)Location: PhoenixPosting #: 526297Date Posted: 9/9/2020Employee Type: RegularPosition SummaryPosting Note: As a Medical Assistant in this position, you will perform back-office duties supporting our providers. In this department, you work with children that are challenged by autism, have other types of developmental delays including bi-polar.The children and their parents will need your compassion, understanding, and your excellent skills as a Medical Assistant. Schedule: M-F 8:00 a.M. 5:00 p.M. Location: 1919 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ85016For this position, you will have a Medical Assistant Diploma and an RMA or CMA certification. We do not accept substitutes for other certifications. If you are testing for your certification, and please submit your appointment letter and we will review your employment application. 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 ValuesFamily-Centered care that focuses on the need of the child first and values the family as an important member of the care teamExcellence in clinical care, service and communicationCollaborative within our institution and with others who share our mission and goalsLeadership that set the standard for pediatric health care today and innovations of the futureAccountability 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 recordb)Communicates patient related information to the licensed health care providerc)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 testingf)Prepares and administers medications with provider authorization and adheres to all regulations, guidelines, and policies for appropriate storage, mixing, disposal, inventory and labeling of medicationsg)Performs routine screening testsh)Assists the provider with examsi)Removes sutures, changes dressings, applies bandages and other first aid proceduresj)Prepares and instructs patients about examinations, diagnostic tests, medications, special diets, and health maintenancek)Disposes of bio-hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA safety standards and hospital policiesl)Demonstrates infection control standards related to hand washing and standard precautions including ensuring that all equipment in exam room is cleaned according to hospital policiesm)Follows PCH and OSHA safety rules and procedures at all timesn)Upholds HIPAA regulations Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to:a)Communicates prescriptions to pharmaciesb)Processes medication refills as directed by a provider and according to hospital policiesc)Obtains prior authorizations for medicationd)Obtains prior authorizations for DMEe)Screens telephone calls and takes accurate clinical messages within the Medical Assisting scope of practice as well as in accordance with PCH policiesf)Returns patient calls with provider directed instructionsg)Assists patients and providers in completing documentation and any other paperwork in which a provider is required to disclose and/or attest toh)Utilizes medication reconciliation tools within EHR.i)Cleans and restocks exam roomsj)In some clinics, may serve as an eligible witness to cycle counting and wasting of controlled substancesk)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.

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