Medical Assistant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

C/P-OMFS-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

$80 ALLOWANCE FOR SCRUBS INCLUDED!!

Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Banner – University Medical Center Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic provide the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. We treat Facial trauma, Head and neck pathology/infections, Sleep apnea, and TMJ dysfunction. In addition, we provide corrective jaw surgery for congenital and acquired anomalies, as well as routine surgeries such as wisdom teeth extraction, routine dental extractions and dental implants.

As a Medical Assistant on this team, you will be an integral part of the patient's Banner experience looking to provide each person with the best customer service and patient care. You will greet patients, obtain vital signs and room them with a medical history intake completed. Also completing an after visit summary and discharging patients and cleaning the rooms. Work with the multidisciplinary team of providers, RN’s, social workers and PCC’s (patient care coordinators) to provide care to our transplant patients either kidney or liver and in all phases of their care. This can include calling patients with medication changes or other messages from the provider, sending in proposals for refills, and some other admin tasks.

Uncertified Medical Assistants will be considered and will have 12 months to become nationally certified once employment begins. Uncertified Medical Assistants will have access to Medical Assistant certification study material and Banner will pay for the cost of certification. A passing score would result in a pay increase due to an MA’s newly certified status.

Banner is also committed to your future and invested in furthering your education. Medical Assistants have the opportunity to move up the Medical Assistant career ladder or sign up for tuition assistance to further advance their career. From PTR, to RN, there are endless opportunities at Banner Health. Ask your recruiter for additional details to learn more.

This is a full time (40 hours/week), day shift position: Monday - Friday 730-4 or 8-430 depending on needs of the clinic at time of hire. Prefer at least 1 year experience with oral surgery

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics and has operations in multiple locations spanning across the Phoenix metropolitan city.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.

2. Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures which could include taking patients’ blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, as well as performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG’s. Acts as chaperon as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.

3. Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions