Psych Medical Assistant - Bella Vista

Job Purpose

This position serves to provide care to patients under the direction of a medical practitioner in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

What You Will Do

• Prepares patient charts for upcoming visits, ensuring all necessary forms are completed, reviewed, and properly integrated into the patient's chart.
• Welcomes patients, conducts check-in, and escorts them to examination rooms.
• Performs delegated medical tasks, including recording vitals, medical history, reasons for the visit, and documenting all in the patient's medical record.
• Conducts visual acuity screenings as part of routine physical exams.
• Administers injections and assists providers with medical procedures.
• Performs blood draws, collects specimens, conducts urine drug screenings, and communicates results.
• Maintains cleanliness and readiness of exam rooms between appointments, including stocking necessary supplies and disposing of expired supplies and biohazard waste.
• Works collaboratively with providers to troubleshoot patient issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Need From You

• Completion of a Medical Assistant certificate or a CAAHEP-accredited program required.
• An associate degree in a health-related field or certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• At least six months of healthcare experience preferred.
• Must hold valid and current CPR and First Aid certifications, and an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Denova will assist with obtaining a Fingerprint Clearance Card upon acceptance of offer).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in using electronic record-keeping systems such as EMR, billing software, insurance carrier portals, and spreadsheets preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are highly valued, but not a requirement.
• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older to qualify for this position.

Your Work Schedule

• Join us onsite for dynamic workdays, Monday- Friday, from 7AM to 4 PM.