Certified Medical Assistant
Company: Phoenix Children's Hospital
Location: Mesa
Posted on: January 13, 2021
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Job Description:
Position Details Department: PCH-MAIN - EV Facility Rate
Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst) Location: Mesa Posting #:
535204 Date Posted: 11/6/2020 Employee Type: Regular Position
Summary The Medical Assistant - Certified works under the direction
of a licensed health care professional and performs various
clinical and administrative tasks for the assigned area. The
Certified Medical Assistant is expected to carry out the mission,
vision, and values of Phoenix Children's Hospital. A continuous
exhibition of professionalism, strong ethical conduct, and
integrity must be carried out at all times. Interdepartmental
collaboration, high standards of work performance, keeping a
positive attitude and adhering to the policies and procedures of
Phoenix Children's Hospital is essential. This position requires
current and continuous certification from the American Association
of Medical Assistants (CMA) or American Medical Technologists (RMA)
in the field of Medical Assisting.PCH Values * Family-Centered care
that focuses on the need of the child first and values the family
as an important member of the care team* Excellence in clinical
care, service and communication* Collaborative within our
institution and with others who share our mission and goals*
Leadership that set the standard for pediatric health care today
and innovations of the future* Accountability to our patients,
community and each other for providing the best in the most
cost-effective way.Position Duties - Consistent with Medical
Assistant education and under the direction of a licensed health
care professional, the Certified Medical Assistant performs the
following clinical responsibilities including but not limited to: *
a)Measures and records vital signs, growth parameters, medical
histories, and signs and symptoms into the electronic health
record* b)Communicates patient related information to the licensed
health care provider* c)Performs electrocardiograms, pulmonary
function tests, and other diagnostic testing within the Medical
Assisting scope.* d)Collects laboratory specimens (including blood
specimens)* e)Performs point of care testing* f)Prepares and
administers medications with provider authorization and adheres to
all regulations, guidelines, and policies for appropriate storage,
mixing, disposal, inventory and labeling of medications* g)Performs
routine screening tests* h)Assists the provider with exams*
i)Removes sutures, changes dressings, applies bandages and other
first aid procedures* j)Prepares and instructs patients about
examinations, diagnostic tests, medications, special diets, and
health maintenance* k)Disposes of bio-hazardous materials in
accordance with OSHA safety standards and hospital policies*
l)Demonstrates infection control standards related to hand washing
and standard precautions including ensuring that all equipment in
exam room is cleaned according to hospital policies* m)Follows PCH
and OSHA safety rules and procedures at all times* n)Upholds HIPAA
regulations- Administrative responsibilities include but are not
limited to: * a)Communicates prescriptions to pharmacies*
b)Processes medication refills as directed by a provider and
according to hospital policies* c)Obtains prior authorizations for
medication* d)Obtains prior authorizations for DME* e)Screens
telephone calls and takes accurate clinical messages within the
Medical Assisting scope of practice as well as in accordance with
PCH policies* f)Returns patient calls with provider directed
instructions* g)Assists patients and providers in completing
documentation and any other paperwork in which a provider is
required to disclose and/or attest to* h)Utilizes medication
reconciliation tools within EHR.* i)Cleans and restocks exam rooms*
j)In some clinics, may serve as an eligible witness to cycle
counting and wasting of controlled substances* k)Follows
appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct- Remains up to
date with certifications, company mandated training and
professional development.- May be required to float to other
practices as needed by hospital and/or as requested by management.-
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Keywords: Phoenix Children's Hospital, Mesa , Certified Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Mesa, Arizona
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