Medical Assistant I-Internal Medicine-Jesse Owens
Mountain Park Health Center
Summary
This position is responsible for providing excellent patient care and experience in accordance with Mountain Park Health Center's guiding principles, HIPAA, and any other applicable federal & state laws. The Medical Assistant (MA) I position requires a basic level of knowledge regarding the functions necessary to becoming a MA.
Job description
Brief Description
This position is responsible for providing excellent patient care and experience in accordance with Mountain Park Health Center's guiding principles, HIPAA, and any other applicable federal & state laws. The Medical Assistant (MA) I position requires a basic level of knowledge regarding the functions necessary to becoming a MA.
Essential Functions
- Performs and completes clinical and non-clinical assigned duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments in the back office.
- Adheres to and follows procedures for immunization and medication administration, including but not limited to labeling, storing, and utilization.
- Performs and adheres to all Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) testing instructions; collects specimens, processes and documents results in the electronic health records (EHR).
- Fulfills provider orders within scope of practice and provides patients' discharge instructions.
- Assists with coordinating the continuity of patient care with internal health departments.
- Maintains proper levels of supplies in exam rooms and prepares exam room for patient care and procedures.
- Identifies and reports any safety hazard, or potential hazard, by directly notifying supervisory staff immediately of concerns.
- Interviews patient to obtain reason for visit, history, and chief complaints; performs vital signs and other patient care needs, documents the same to complete the patient intake process.
- Utilizes and abides by proper charting and documenting procedures for all patient related services, exams, interactions, and assignments performed.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Position Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Graduate of a medical assistant program
- Current CPR Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Electronic Health Record experience
- At least one year of previous medical back-office experience
- Registered medical assistant (RMA) or certified medical assistant (CMA) credential
- Bilingual (Spanish/English or Somali/English)
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate of a medical assistant program
- Current CPR Certification
- Electronic Health Record experience (preferred)
- At least one year of previous medical back-office experience (preferred)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential (preferred)
- Bilingual Spanish/English or Somali/English (preferred)
Company overview
Mountain Park Health Center is a non-profit community health organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to providing comprehensive, affordable healthcare services to families throughout the Valley region. Founded in 1980, the organization operates as a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with multiple clinic locations offering integrated medical services including pediatrics, women's health, internal medicine, dental care, laboratory services, and pharmaceutical services. As a mission-driven healthcare provider, Mountain Park Health Center focuses on strengthening communities by ensuring access to convenient, high-quality care regardless of patients' ability to pay. The organization serves as a one-stop healthcare destination with a patient-centered approach, emphasizing preventive care and chronic disease management. With over 500 employees and significant federal funding through HRSA's Health Center Program, Mountain Park Health Center plays a vital role in Arizona's public health infrastructure, addressing healthcare disparities and promoting wellness across diverse populations.