Medical Assistant

104207BR

Campus: Tempe

Medical Assistant

Job Description

Support the healthcare team in the provision of care to students, faculty and staff in a diverse clinic setting. By providing administrative support, direct patient care assistance, and front / back office tasks. Duties will include but are not limited to rooming patients, maintaining patient flow, measuring and recording of vital signs, lab draws, assisting providers with medical procedures. While maintaining a positive, energetic and informative manner.

Job Family

Health Care Services

Department Name

EHS ASU Employee Health Svcs

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EVP BUSINESS & FINANCE

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$21.63 - 23.77 per hour; DOE

Close Date

12-September-2024

Category

01

Essential Duties

Perform front desk duties including but not limited to: answering incoming telephone calls, obtaining and verifying patient information, patient check in/out, coordinate and facilitate accurate patient appointments, reconciliation of insurance details.Manage patient flow.Complete patient intake and entering details in to Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Obtain patient reason for visit, past medical history, vital signs, medication reconciliation, allergies and assist with medical examinations.Administer screening questionnaires.Maintain accurate and strict confidentiality of patient information in EMR as established by appropriate protocols, regulations, and policies.Perform procedures, such as venipuncture, EKG’s, wound dressing, medication administration (oral, ID, SQ IM).Administer immunizations in accordance with written policies.Assist providers with exams and minor surgeries. Prepare for procedures with all necessary instruments and supplies and consent forms. Applying ortho splints and application of DME appliances, removal of casts.Maintains Inventory of medication and medical supplies as necessary.Completes physician orders and provides instructions and directions to patients as needed.Entering of lab results and other patient results in EMR. Perform and participates in sterilization of instruments and assist and maintains infection control standards.Maintain a clean and hygienic environment.Provide training and work direction to new staff and extern students as directed by supervisor.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an approved or accredited Medical Assistant training program; OR, having been directly supervised by the same Health Care Practitioner, or Provider Group, for at least 2000 hours before February 2, 2000.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience a healthcare clinic setting. (1-2 years)
• Evidence of graduating from a formal medical assistant training program during and have the certified medical assistant (CMA) certificate; OR, is grandfathered in as defined by State regulation.
  

Working Environment

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Department Statement

At ASU, we care about our employees. We offer a total rewards package that includes:

• AZ state school tuition reduction for employees and their dependents and spouse; all available on day one of employment.
• Competitive wages.
• Disability and leave program for income protection.
• Employee assistance for confidential and free behavioral health services.
• Generous accrual of paid sick and vacation time.
• Low cost dental, health, life and vision insurance benefits; all available on day one of employment.
• Paid adoption and fertility subsidies.
• Paid time for professional development and volunteering.
• Retirement programs with employer match; designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
• Wide variety of employee discounts through ASU partnerships.

More info can be found here: (https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits).

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU and EHS will not provide sponsorship for employment.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.