Banner Health

Medical Assistant – Orthopedics Clinic

Banner Health
Posted 10/19/2026full-timePayson • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $2,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care coordination, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and effective communication with patients and healthcare providers. Holds essential certifications and training to ensure compliance with medical standards and practices.

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Active Medical Assistant CertificationBLS CertificationMedical Software ProficiencyPatient Care CoordinationKnowledge of EMR and Scheduling Software

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Prepare patients for exams and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms, measurements, chief complaints and pain scores
  • Report patient conditions indicating changes to clinicians
  • Assist providers with exams and minor in-office procedures, including phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKGs
  • Act as chaperon as needed and follow universal blood and body fluid precautions and PPE requirements
  • Prioritize patient flow through the clinical process
  • Coordinate patient care, including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling
  • Communicate test results to patients and support clinicians in providing optimal care
  • Administer medications according to established policies and procedures or direction
  • Maintain complete medical records and provide accurate billing information
  • Clean and disinfect equipment, exam rooms and storage areas
  • Maintain and coordinate repairs for equipment
  • Order supplies and stock patient care areas
  • Perform medication ordering and related medication tasks
  • Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers
  • Complete required onboarding, orientation and simulation training
  • Work under direct 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
  • BLS certification required
  • Certification or additional training must meet Meaningful Use requirements
  • Strong computer skills, including ability to work with medical software
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion
  • Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and Arizona Criminal History Affidavit required for specified behavioral health clinical settings serving children
  • Experience with office medical procedures and treatments preferred
  • Knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software preferred
  • Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Sign-on Bonus $2,000
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Customer-focused and friendly work environment
  • Great Place To Work® certified employer

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Hard Skills
Vital Sign MonitoringPhlebotomyEKG AdministrationMedication AdministrationMedical Record MaintenanceBilling Information AccuracyOffice Medical ProceduresPatient Flow ManagementCleaning and Disinfecting EquipmentMedication Ordering
Soft Skills
Exceptional Interpersonal SkillsEffective Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Medical Assistant CertificationBLS CertificationArizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
Industry Keywords
Patient CareManaged Care OperationsMeaningful Use RequirementsClinical ProceduresHealthcare Compliance