Medical Assistant-Back Office -Chandler

Company: Phoenix Children's Hospital
Location: Glendale
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPosition Details Department: PCH-MAIN - PCP Mesa Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst) Location: Chandler Posting #: 539179 Date Posted: 12/4/2020 Employee Type: Regular Position Summary Posting Note: This Medical Assistant position will perform back office job duties. You will provide vaccinations, "charting", document vitals, etc. for our children. If you enjoy working with children and their parents in a medical clinic, please apply. Schedule: M-F 8:00 -5:00 (rotation to close the office on Friday, but will stay no later than 5:30)Location: 60 S. Kyrene Rd., Suite 101, Chandler, AZ 85226Requirements: MA diploma, previous experience working with children is preferred. This position works under the direction of a licensed health care professional and performs various clinical and administrative tasks for the assigned area. PCH Values * Family-Centered care that focuses on the need of the child first and values the family as an important member of the care team * Excellence in clinical care, service and communication * Collaborative within our institution and with others who share our mission and goals * Leadership that set the standard for pediatric health care today and innovations of the future * Accountability to our patients, community and each other for providing the best in the most cost-effective way. Position Duties * As directed by a physician, performs or assists with procedures such as electrocardiogram, pulmonary function, suture and staple removal, dressing changes, and others. * Collects laboratory specimens (including blood specimens), performs point of care testing, and disposes of bio-hazardous materials. * Demonstrates infection control standards related to hand washing and standard precautions. * Prepares and administers medications, communicates telephone prescriptions to pharmacies, and processes medication refills as directed by a physician. * Prepares and instructs patients about examinations, diagnostic tests, medications, special diets, and health maintenance. * Records and communicates patient related information, including vital signs, growth parameters, medical histories, signs, and symptoms, to the physician or licensed health care provider. * Removes sutures and changes dressings. * Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

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