Urgent Care Medical Assistant

## Urgent Care Medical Assistant Apply locations:
Banner Urgent Care (3141 S McClintock Dr, Suite
1) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R4449995
** Primary City/State:
** Tempe, Arizona
** Department Name:
** McClintock & Southern-Urg Care
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* Work Shift:

** Varied
* * Job Category:
** Clinical Care Great careers are built at Banner Health. Our medical imaging and radiology team members play a key role in excellent patient care.  If you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – apply today.

Banner Urgent Care offers a customer-focused team that provides a comprehensive range of Urgent Care and Occupational Health services in a friendly work environment. As a
** Radiologic Technologist
** or
** PTR
* * you will work alongside a passionate team of Providers, Medical Assistants and Techs to help ensure our patients receive exceptional care
** floating throughout
** the clinics in
** Zone 3.
***
* Location:

Banner Health Urgent Care –Zone 3
**** Status:
Full-Time (Three 12-hour shifts per week)
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* Schedule:

Variable; must be available to work any day of the week, including weekends
**** Zone 3
** Arizona & Elliot Warner & Cooper Dobson & Guadalupe Rural & Elliot Mc Clintock  & Southern Rural & Guadalupe Discover the difference at Banner Urgent Care. With hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., you'll help care for patients in need of immediate medical attention. With minimal wait times, affordable service and multiple locations, Banner Urgent Care is a smart, sensible choice for patients and another great employment option 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  
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 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 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.
5. Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas. Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures. Follows manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous…