Medical Assistant in Glendale, Arizona at Desert Foot and Ankle

Medical Assistant – Training Provided!

Begin your career journey at one of the oldest and most established podiatric practices in the Phoenix area. Desert Foot & Ankle is a leader in providing treatment to patients to allow them to stay mobile and active. Medical Assistants make a difference in the lives of our patients, and are a critical part of our ability to provide excellent patient care. Our family oriented practice is known for teamwork and our Medical Assistants will partner with our physicians and other team members on clinical and administrative duties. A great candidate for this role is excited about creating a positive patient experience and ensuring smooth patient flow within the practice. Training will be provided to help you grow your career at Desert Foot and Ankle!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet patients on the phone and in person
• Place patients in the exam rooms
• Take vital signs of patients
• ·Assist and setup up for examination, treatment, and procedures
• Keep accurate patient files
• Apply dressing, bandages, and splints as ordered by podiatrist
• Maintain a sanitized and safe working environment
• Maintain HIPAA
• A variety of other clinical and administrative duties as needed

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification desirable
• MA Certification a plus, but not required
• EMR Experience is helpful, Athena experience is a plus

Benefits of Working with Desert Foot & Ankle

• Work with an incredible team of staff and physicians!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• FSA
• Generous PTO Program
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with a 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance

Company's website:

www.desertfootandankle.com

Work Location:

On-site

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet patients on the phone and in person
• Place patients in the exam rooms
• Take vital signs of patients
• Assist and setup up for examination, treatment, and procedures
• Keep accurate patient files
• Apply dressing, bandages, and splints as ordered by podiatrist
• Maintain a sanitized and safe working environment
• Maintain HIPAA

Job Requirements

• Candidate must posses X-Ray certificate valid in Arizona
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills and use of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures such as dressing a wound
• Strong communication skills and ability to actively listen
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
• Strong organizational and clerical skills to maintain patient files and perform office duties
• Customer services skills
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation procedures
• Spirit of teamwork and drive to help provide the highest standards of patient care