Medical Assistant

Job is located in wickenburg, az

• Wickenburg Community Hospital is a beautiful and sophisticated rural-access hospital located in Wickenburg, Arizona.
• WCH is a 8-bed Emergency Department, 19-bed Acute department and many ancillary services.
• We also have 3 Primary Care Clinics.
• Here at WCH, we strive to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and care.
• Join us today and let us be part of your success story.

We offer

• Full Benefits
• PTO/Sick Leave
• Wellness Benefits
• $3,000.00 Medical Assistant Sign-On Bonus

Wickenburg Community Hospital is a non-profit organization and qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

General Description

Our MA's are integral to our clinic/hospital and are responsible for assisting Providers with medical treatment of patients within a patient-centered philosophy. The MA assists with daily functions of the Clinic.

• Essential Job Duties
• Take vital signs
• Answer and triage phone calls from patients
• Documentation in EHR, past medical history, social history, surgery history, immunizations, and update medications
• Prepare patient for exam
• Administer medication/injection, maintain patient’s confidentiality
• E-scribe prescriptions to pharmacy
• Assist providers as needed
• Maintenance of equipment and making recommendations for medical equipment as needed to Supervisor
• Update ordering list with any needed supplies and medications
• Oversee inventory of medical supplies and equipment
• Assist in chart documentation for quality purposed to ensure that provider coding and documentation matching
• Conduct In-House back office procedure lab tests/Nurse visits when appropriate (Sofia, Glucose, INR and UA dips.)
• Conduct quality control checks of machines and kits as directed
• Serve as liaison between Provider and other hospital departments as necessary
• Verify lab orders/ requisitions
• Clean and restock of patient rooms throughout the day
• Open tickets for Information Assistance
• Open and close the clinic Office as necessary
• Assist with administrative assignments as needed

• Other (Non-Essential) Job Duties
• Other duties as directed by Clinic Supervisors, or Clinic Administrators

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical Assistant the intent to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) within 90 days of hire
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain accurate records with attention to detail
• Function in a team environment with courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of patients and other team members
• Good organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of recent experience working in a providers office

• Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; must be able to stand/walk for most of the workday; heavy lifting, must be able to lift packages up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to work paying close attention to detail with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment