Medical Assistant Gastroenterology Job Phoenix area,Arizona USA,Healthcare

Primary City/State:

Scottsdale, Arizona

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities.

Set to open in early 2027

The three-story facility will bring a broad range of services together in one convenient location, including Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, cardiovascular care, medical and surgical specialties, neurosciences, specialty pharmacy, imaging and urgent care. Physicians and team members will have the opportunity to help build an integrated care environment designed around collaboration, technology and a coordinated patient experience. Providers and staff will work across specialties to make it easier for patients to access care, navigate services and receive support throughout their health care journey.

Located in one of the Valley’s growing communities, Banner Health Center plus represents an important expansion of Banner Health’s presence and services in North Scottsdale. Team members will have the opportunity to join a new multidisciplinary setting, contribute to its development and help shape how care is delivered from the beginning.

Medical Assistant in Gastroenterology

As a Medical Assistant in Gastroenterology, you will be working directly with our patients and families after check-in. You willget 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.

MAs are responsible for but not limited to;

rooming patients, monitoring schedule, Injections, calling patients with results or other needs, intake of vitals, heavy admin duties as assigned, work with provider in procedures and procedure set ups. Work as a team with all back office members. MA will also need to complete referrals, prior authorizations, and assist in obtaining patient medical records.

Schedule

Full Time, Monday - Friday with start times between 7:30a and 8:30a.

Training

Prior to our opening in early 2027. You will work at Desert Ridge 4375 E Irma Ln Phoenix AZ 85050.

Once open you will work at

18250 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale AZ 85255

Uncertified MAs

Uncertified Medical Assistants will be considered, with proof of formal Medical Assistant education, and will have 12 months to become nationally certified once employment begins.

Banner is also committed to your future and invested in furthering your education. Medical Assistants have the opportunity to move up the Medical Assistant career ladder or sign up for tuition assistance to further advance their career. From PTR, to RN, there are endless opportunities at Banner Health.

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

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…