Medical Assistant Position

Company: Terros Health
Location: Mesa
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Medical Assistant Position - Stapley Health Center - Mesa, AZ - MA - Behavioral Health & Primary Care (US-60 / Stapley) $$3000 Bonus$$







Job Locations



US-AZ-Mesa





















Job ID



2022-7445





# of Openings



1





Category



Behavioral Health/Social Work





Program



Outpatient





Weekly Hours



40













































































Overview



















We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity at Terros Health for a Medical Assistant. Terros Health is a health care company focused on the whole person, providing primary care and specializing in mental health and substance use treatment for over 50 years. We help people live their lives in recovery and we save lives every day. Our vision is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people, achieving exceptional outcomes. We are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment, with diversity woven throughout. Together, we are Inspiring Change for Life! If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply! If you are energized by helping people during their most challenging times, this vital opportunity will be rewarding. Terros Health: Extraordinary Care. Empowered People. Exceptional Outcomes.Terros Health made the list!! "Most Admired Companies of 2020 & 2022" as awarded by AZ Big Media.



























Responsibilities



















Terros Health is hiring a Medical Assistant with an interest or experience in Primary Care or Behavioral Health to work at our Stapley Health Center in Mesa, AZ. Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/weekSchedule: Monday-Friday; Potential Saturday Coverage Needed Clinical and Administrative TasksIn-Office Assistance For Exams, Follow-Ups, Laboratory & Diagnostic Testing and ScreeningCoordination with Pharmacies and Other Medical ProvidersCompletes Prior AuthorizationsPhlebotomy Skills NeededExperience Preferred (Primary Care & Pediatrics a Plus)Highly Competitive CompensationBilingual in Spanish is a plus (Additional Language Differential Pay Available: $1/hr)Full Benefits Package, including 401KGenerous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1) $$$ STARTING BONUS PLUS 6 MONTH BONUS $$$ TOTAL: $3000 (New Hire Only) The Medical Assistant provides supportive services for the medical practitioners, behavioral health patients and primary care patients.

• Provides ongoing services as a medical assistant to patients in need of medical services for the purpose of establishing and reaching appropriate treatment goals.
• Prepares patients for examinations, takes medical histories, assists the physician during the examination, explains medical procedures to patients.
• Coordinates the appropriate client information with the behavioral health and other specialty care offices.
• Follows up on the pharmacy, clients, staff and all other parties phone calls and coordinates a response back based on the consult with the medical staff.
• Maintains appropriate knowledge, skill, and coordination of services for this position.
• Answers phones, schedules appointments, greets patients, and may create correspondence. May assume any, or all of the general clerical duties within the office.
• Follows up accordingly/promptly on clients requests via phone/letter at the direction of medical practioners. May coordinate with the involved parties on behalf of the client.
• Updates patient files, schedules medical tests, and arranges for hospital admissions.
• Follows up on missed medical appointments to appropriately re-engage the patients.
• Seeks appropriate clinical supervision to ensure the provision of effective supportive services.
• Establishes appropriate patient documentations, applications, forms that conform to agency guidelines, audit tools best professional practice, and State licensing regulations.
• Completes client documentations within the established guidelines including but not limited to completion of progress notes on the date of service; completes medical intake paperwork and submits on date of service. Offering a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Full Benefits Package including, but not limited to:
  • Medical Insurance - 10 plans through BCBS (6 PPO and 4 HDHP)
  • Spending Accounts (HSA, FSA, LPFSA, DCFSA)
  • Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indeminity (through Allstate)
  • Dental & Orthodontia (6 plans) and Vision (2 plans)
  • Voluntary Life/ AD&D and Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Identity Theft, Prepaid Legal
  • Pet Insurance
  • PTO: 4 Weeks + Holidays (PTO Accrued from 1st Day of Employment)
  • 401K
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • GCU Tuition Discount for Employees and Dependents*Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. (Additional Language Differential Pay) Apply Online with your resume.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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    • Medical Assistant Diploma and/or Certificate Required.
    • EMR experience: NextGen preferred
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
    • Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
    • Must have valid Arizona driver's license
    • This role is a non-driving position. This position is performed at one location and does not require travel to various Terros Health centers. May be 18 years of age and with less than two years' driving experience or no driving experience.
    • Must pass a Drug Screen and TB Test Physical Demands: Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation in hands and fingers to allow for completion of medical procedures.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception.COVID Precautions:Terros Health remains open for all our patients' health and wellness needs. We have put in place many protocols to protect our employees and patients and to create a safe work environment. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.terroshealth.org/covid-19/ At Terros Health we care about the safety of our employees and patients. We now require all new employees have the COVID 19 vaccine prior to establishing employment. This represents our commitment to stopping the spread of this disease and protecting our community. Thank you for helping to protect our employees and patients.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      

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