Medical Assistant Family Practice

Primary City/State:

Gilbert, Arizona Department Name:

Work Shift:

Day Job Category:

Clinical Care $2,000 Sign-On-Bonus for Medical Assistants If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health. With facilities in six western states, we’re committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek driven professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen.

The Gilbert Health Center can take great care of our patients because we have a great physicians who truly care for our patients, and an engaged staff that makes it happen every day for our patients. Going the extra mile is the minimum for us. The Gilbert Health Center take a simple approach to health care, the better we care for our co-workers and staff, the better care we can provide to our patients.

If you are looking to be challenged, work with a large team that is focused on getting the absolute best results for patients, the Gilbert Health Center is just the place to start or continue your journey in healthcare.

As a Medical Assistant, you will get a chance to help shape many lives by providing care to our patients, and also help improve lives in the Gilbert community with many of our events and sponsor ships. A career with Banner is great if you are just starting out, or have many years’ experience. Everyone at Banner contributes to our patients lives!

The Gilbert Health Center looks to empower our staff to make decisions, and let your natural talents grow into a role best fits your strengths. The Gilbert health Center offers a chance to work directly with our patients and with an engaged group of physicians and staff. The Gilbert Health Center is looking for people that want to challenge themselves, give ideas to make positive changes in our patient lives, and want a positive work environment built on communication and trust.

Minimum Qualification:

MA Diploma (Accredited MA School)
BLS Provider (In Person, Banner Approved)
Preferred

Qualification:

MA National Certification from AAMA, AMT, NCCT or NHA.
** 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.

** Shift: Mon: 8:30am-7pm, Tues: 6:30am-5pm, Wed: OFF, Thurs: 6:30am-5pm, Fri: 6:30am-5pm. Alternating Saturdays: 8am-1pmORMon: 6:30am-5pm, Tues: 6:30am-5pm, Wed: 8:30am-7pm, Thurs: 6:30am-5pm, Fri: OFF. Alternating Saturdays 8am-1pm.

Location:

Gilbert Health Clinic - 155 E Warner Rd Gilbert AZ 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 phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG’s. Acts as chaperon 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…