Medical Assistant Position in Mesa; Primary Care & Behavioral Health; US 60/ Stapley Dr (9170) at Terros Health in Stapley Drive - Mesa, AZ 85204

Job description

• Terros Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for our Stapley Health Centr location in Mesa, AZ.
• Full-Time: 40 hours/week
• Located Near Stapley Dr/ US 60
• Full Benefits Package, including 401K
• Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks) Plus 1 Floating Holiday
• Integrated Care Location - Primary Care and Mental Health Services On Site
• Primary Care Experience is a Plus
• NextGen Experience is a Plus
• Additional Language Differential Pay Available: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili or ASL:
• $1/hour (Approximately $2,080 Annually)

Responsibilities

• 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 practitioners. 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.

Requirements

• 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 pass a Background Check, Drug Screen and TB Test

Skills

Required

• Excellent communication skills

Preferred

• EMR experience: NextGen preferred
• Primary Care Experience
• NextGen Experience

Benefits

• We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
• Vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Interest-free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support resources
• Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
• Bilingual pay differential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program
• Scholarships
• Clinical supervision
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
• Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
• Gym memberships
• Car rentals
• Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more
• Position Type
• Offering a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.