JOB IS LOCATED IN WICKENBURG, AZ
Wickenburg Community Hospital is a beautiful and sophisticated rural-access hospital located in Wickenburg, Arizona. Â WCH is a 8-bed Emergency Department, 19-bed Acute department and many ancillary services. Â We also have 3 Primary Care Clinics. Â Here at WCH, we strive to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and care. Â Join us today and let us be part of your success story.
We offer:
- Full Benefits
- PTO/Sick Leave
- Wellness Benefits
- $2,000.00 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. Â 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
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