Medical Assistant Job Description The Medical Assistant provides a basic level of patient care and treatments. You will assist with obtaining vital signs, document the chief complaint and all actions taken, and alert the physician of any problems, concerns, or abnormalities. Additional duties include obtaining patient history, assisting physicians, residents, and licensed nursing personnel, setting up exam/procedure rooms, obtaining lab specimens, and accurately filling out requisitions. The Medical Assistant II also functions more independently and coordinates the workflow of other Medical Assistants when necessary. Front desk duties such as registration, check-in, and scheduling of patients are also part of the role. Responsibilities + Provide basic patient care and treatments. + Obtain vital signs and document chief complaints and actions taken. + Alert physician of any problems, concerns, or abnormalities. + Assist with obtaining patient history. + Support physicians, residents, and licensed nursing personnel. + Set up exam/procedure rooms including instruments for minor procedures. + Obtain lab specimens and fill out requisitions accurately. + Function independently and coordinate workflow of other Medical Assistants when necessary. + Obtain authorization for referrals in small clinics. + Conduct front desk duties such as registration, check-in, and scheduling of patients. Essential Skills + Medical assisting + Electronic health record management + Patient care + Patient intake + 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience Additional Skills & Qualifications + High School Diploma or G.E.D. + Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or completion of a U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program + American Heart Association BLS card + Experience with computer programs utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients Work Site: This is a fully on-site position in the central PHX area. Schedule: Monday - Thursday schedule starts at 7:30am and work hours vary depending on if the doctor is in the office or not. Friday shifts are shorter. Either 7:30am - 1pm or 11:30am - 5pm. Work Environment The work environment is a clinic setting, non-hospital, specifically in an orthopedic practice with 14 Medical Assistants on site. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00 • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 2024. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.