Medical Assistant Pediatric Surgery at Banner Health

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Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: CCMC Pediatric General Surg Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care $2,000 sign on with 12 months experience and 12 month commitment for certified MA! Health care is constantly changing, and at Banner Health, we are at the front of that change. We are leading health care to make the experience the best it can be. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you. As a Medical Assistant , you will be working directly with our patients and families after check-in. You will get a chance to help shape many lives by providing care to our patients. A career with Banner is great if you are just starting out or have many years’ experience. Minimum Qualification: MA Diploma (Accredited MA School) BLS Provider (In Person, Banner Approved) Preferred Qualification: MA National Certification from AAMA, AMT, NCCT or NHA. Shift: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm Location: 1432 S Dobson Road, Suite 301 Mesa, AZ 85202 (As you gain skills and become an experienced MA you may be asked to cover neighboring pediatric specialty clinics (within same building). ** Uncertified Medical Assistant must complete an accredited MA Program and have an MA Diploma. Uncertified Medical Assistants will be considered and will have 12 months to become nationally certified once employment begins. Uncertified Medical Assistants will have access to Medical Assistant National certification study material and Banner will pay for the cost of certification. A passing score would result in a pay increase due to an MA’s newly certified status. ** At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care. POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician. 2. Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients’ blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomy, ear irrigation and EKG’s. Acts as chaperone as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process. 3. Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests. Responsible for communicating test results to patient. Acts as a resource to clinician in order to provide optimal patient care. May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed. 4. Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medic