Lead Medical Office Assistant Primary Care Thunderbird - HonorHealth
PEORIA, AZ 85381
About the Job
- up to $2,000 Sign On Bonus
- Monday - Friday; 8am to 5pm
- Located at W Thunderbird Rd & N Plaza Del Rio Blvd
- Completion of Medical Assistant training is required
Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact.
HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more.
HonorHealth is looking for a Lead Medical Office Assistant to support the Primary Care clinic at our West Thunderbird location. This is a small but fast-paced and busy office with a Physician Provider, MA, MOA and Front Office staff. This is a primary care clinic that offers services to both sick and well patients ranging in age from 13 years to geriatric. This is a tight-knit team that collaborates well with one and can cover other areas if/when needed along with an established Provider but team members that have been a part of the team since its origination.
The ideal candidate must meet the minimum requirements of a HSD/GED, a current BLS card, one (1) year experience in a physician office environment and completion of an approved training program OR completion of an unapproved training program and successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute as described by the Arizona Administrative Code (Chapter 16 – Arizona Medical Board - R4-16-401 and R4-16-101) OR completes a United States Armed Forces medical services training program. Soft skills and other characteristics that will ensure success in the role include good written and verbal communication skills, flexibility, a willingness to learn, be trainable along with the ease to work under stress, and the ability to address patient concerns and complaints.
Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together.
HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses nine acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 16,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 1,100 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com.
High School Diploma or GED Required
Completion of a MA training program Required
Experience
1 year related Required
Licenses and Certifications
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant OR completion of an approved training program OR completion of an unapproved training program and successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute as described by the Arizona Administrative Code (Chapter 16 – Arizona Medical Board - R4-16-401 and R4-16-101) OR completes a United States Armed Forces medical services training program. Required
Fingerprint Clearance Card - State current Fingerprint Clearance card, or within seven (7) working days after employment shall apply and be eligible for a Fingerprint Clearance Card (Pediatric Behavioral Health Sites ONLY) Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) BLS Required
Responsibilities:Job Summary
The LEAD MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT orients and trains staff in front and back office processes and procedures which may include technical/clinical aspects of the ambulatory laboratory, immunizations, and patient care. Supervise the Medical Assistant (MA) monthly schedule, identify MA staffing needs and make necessary contacts to meet clinical needs. Reports to management any MA needs or issues related to patient care, scheduling, or any other areas related to site. They may offer support for office software system and computerized health record for staff as required. May performs a variety of support duties including receptionist, telephone, scheduling, data input, supply ordering and supply inventory. Under the direction of a physician/ clinician, performs a variety of duties in connection with examination and treatment of patients in an occupational/community healthcare clinic setting. Serves as a backup for medical assistants as needed.
- Serves as a teacher, trainer, and mentor for new staff. Orients staff in front office processes, use of office software/information systems and laboratory processes. Trains and orients Medical Office Assistants in back office procedures and duties.
- Monitors front and back office to assure standardization and adherence to processes and procedures. Manages MA work schedules, performs regular evaluation of supply usage and costs. Notifies management when significant cost savings methods are identified. Responsible for the oversight of expired medication logs and supply ordering.
- Works as a Medical Office Assistant; Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Escorts the patient to the examining room, obtains a brief history, documents chief complaint, takes vital signs to include weight and temperature. Preps the patient for exam, assists the physician/clinician on exams and any special procedures. Performs a variety of front office duties as needed, including, but not limited to: reception, telephone, data entry, chart maintenance, insurance forms, scheduling and lab quality control.