Medical Assistant Neurosciences

Primary City/State:

Glendale, Arizona

Neurosurgery-T-Bird

Day

Clinical Care

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal:
Make health care easier, so life can be better.

As a Medical Assistant - join us for a rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal:
Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of,

We offer a customer-focused and friendly work environment with career growth opportunities to work in a busy clinic. We offer a chance to work directly with patients and with an engaged group of physicians and staff. A career with our team is great if you are just starting out or have many years of experience. If you are ready to be challenged, work in a positive environment and contribute to making a change in people's lives, then we are the perfect team for you.

Hours:

Monday Through Friday - 8am-4:30pm

Location:

5310 West Thunderbird Road, 308, Glendale, AZ 85306 you will cover our other location- 4200

E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018 when needed

Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 1,100-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 1,200 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit. Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas. Disinfects equipment and…