Medical Assistant

Banner Health

. Prepare patients for examinations and treatment by recording vital signs, symptoms, measurements, chief complaints, and pain scores .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeScottsdale • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care coordination, including vital sign recording, medication administration, and medical record maintenance. Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for effective interaction with patients and healthcare providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Medical Assistant CertificationBLS CertificationPhlebotomy SkillsMedical Software ProficiencyKnowledge of EMR and Scheduling Software

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign RecordingMedication AdministrationPhlebotomyEKG AdministrationPatient Care CoordinationMedical Record MaintenanceBasic Equipment MaintenanceSterilization ProceduresInsurance KnowledgeManaged Care Operations

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Medical Assistant CertificationBLS CertificationRMA CertificationCMA CertificationCCMA CertificationNCMA Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient FlowUniversal PrecautionsOSHA GuidelinesArizona Fingerprint Clearance CardArizona Criminal History AffidavitMeaningful Use Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare patients for examinations and treatment by recording vital signs, symptoms, measurements, chief complaints, and pain scores
Report patient-condition changes to clinicians
Assist providers with examinations and minor in-office procedures, including phlebotomy, ear irrigation, and EKGs
Use universal blood and body-fluid precautions and personal protective equipment
Prioritize patient flow through the clinical process
Coordinate patient care, including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, scheduling, and test-result communication
Administer medications according to established policies and procedures or clinician direction
Maintain complete medical records and provide accurate billing information
Clean and disinfect equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas; follow sterilization procedures, manufacturer recommendations, and OSHA guidelines
Perform basic equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs
Order supplies and stock patient-care areas
Manage medication-related tasks, including expired medications, equipment, and recalls
Complete required onboarding, orientation, and simulation training
Work under provider supervision and interact with staff, physicians, patients, families, and external healthcare contacts

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations
Active Medical Assistant Certification required
Certification or additional training must meet Meaningful Use requirements
BLS certification required
Active certification such as RMA with current AMT membership, CMA with current AAMA membership, CCMA with current NHA membership, or NCMA with current NCCT membership
Strong computer skills, including medical software
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple changing priorities effectively and in an organized fashion
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and Arizona Criminal History Affidavit required at hire only for specified behavioral health roles serving children
Experience with office medical procedures and treatments, and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR, and scheduling software preferred
Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule, Monday–Friday, 40 hours between 7am–6pm
8-hour shifts
Training at Banner University Cancer Center before the new Scottsdale facility opens
On-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training
Magnet™-recognized clinical environment
Drug-free work environment