Medical Assistant Float

Headquartered in Phoenix IMS Care Center is a team of 500 employees and a physician-led organization united through its providers’ commitment to high-quality innovative health care. Each day is a new day for ground-breaking ideas and unparalleled opportunity. Ours is a culture focused on what we can accomplish today, and where it can lead us tomorrow.

IMS is currently searching for a professional, compassionate and knowledgeable individual to fill the position of Medical Assistant for our Primary Care Clinic in Phoenix. The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing support by assisting patients and their family members before, during and after their visit. Medical Assistants work alongside doctors, nurses and other clinical personnel, performing functions that help the clinic run smoothly.

**This position requires travel to cover East Valley Offices, Mesa and Paradise Valley locations**

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements.
• Performs a variety of office-based testing and treatments related to patient care under the supervision of a clinician, including but not limited to injections, aspirations, and other procedures as needed. May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed. Use universal sterile techniques and personal protective equipment as always needed to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations
• 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, patient instruction regarding durable medical equipment and home exercise programs to patients, where directed. Acts as a resource to clinical and non-clinical staff to provide optimal patient care
• Provides clerical support with patient/client notification 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. Other duties to include scheduling follow up appointments with patients

Education and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a Medical Assisting degree from an accredited college or university. Certification as Medical Assistant preferred.
• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software
• Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures
• Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.
• Must have knowledge of and always follow HIPPA guidelines and secure Protected Health information
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Compensation

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401k match available
• Paid Time Off

You can look forward to a generous compensation package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off and a very lucrative 401K plan.

*IMS is a tobacco-free work environment

IMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.