Medical Assistant-Pediatrics-Glendale (8am-5pm)
Mountain Park Health Center
Summary
This position is responsible for providing excellent patient care and experience in accordance with Mountain Park guiding principles, HIPAA, and any other applicable federal & state laws. The Medical Assistant (MA) position must be able to perform the essential functions of a MA including the responsibilities of front office duties.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Performs and completes clinical and non-clinical assigned duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments in the front and 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 patients 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Graduate of a medical assistant program.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least one year of Medical Assistant office experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Electronic Health Record 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
- At least one year of Medical Assistant office experience
- Electronic Health Record experience (preferred)
- RMA or 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.