Medical Assistant at ARIZONA ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC

Tucson, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Vitals, Rooming Patients, Answering Questions, Scheduling Appointments, Collecting Co-pays, Obtaining Medical Reports, Clerical Duties, Maintaining Cleanliness, Patient Privacy, Charting, Infusion Vitals Recording, Verbal Pre-infusion Questionnaire, IV Removal, Maintaining Sterile Environment, Drug Inventory Management, Medical Supply Stocking

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Recently named an Arizona Top Workplace, Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is the largest private Rheumatology practice in the United States. The practice has over 60 providers, 15 sites and over 300 employees providing assessment and treatments for rheumatological, and podiatric patients. Our providers work together to keep patients healthy, and are recognized for excellence in medicine and for being pioneers in new treatments, ably supported by our Research department. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Our vision is to provide the best Rheumatology care, anywhere and, to balance sustainable operation with the highest possible level of patient care. We are a seeking an ambitious, friendly, positive, and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team. We cross train for front and back-office duties and expect flexibility and multi-tasking abilities with great attention to detail and accuracy. The role of a medical assistant within AARA is to assist Physicians and APCs by greeting patients, taking vitals and weight, answering patient questions, and rooming them to be seen by the Physician or APC. RESPONSIBILITIES Greet patients Register patients according to established protocols Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation including medical insurance Ensure patient information is accurate including billing information Answer incoming calls and deal with inquiries Schedule patient appointments Collect co-pays and payments Obtain external medical reports as required by medical professionals Respond and comply to requests for information Complete other clerical duties as assigned Ensure reception area is well maintained, neat and clean Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality Assist with charting and recording infusion vitals/administration Obtain vitals on patient prior to beginning infusion, during infusion and at discontinuation Draw labs if needed Perform verbal pre-infusion questionnaire with patient Assist with removal/discontinuation of iv Maintain sterile environment at all times Maintain drug inventory & medical supply stock Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Essential High School Diploma or equivalent A high-level dedication to excellent patient care, office teamwork, detail and accuracy are required Must have good oral and written communication skills, good computer skills, be flexible and dependable, and be able to multitask in a fast-paced medical office environment A Medical Assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited facility Desirable Bilingual in Spanish Working knowledge of phlebotomy IV experience prefered General clerical knowledge Learn more about AARA on our website at http://azarthritis.com

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will assist Physicians and APCs by greeting patients, taking vitals, answering questions, and rooming them for examination or treatment. Responsibilities also include front and back-office duties such as scheduling, collecting payments, and assisting with charting and infusion procedures.