Mayo Clinic Looking for Medical Assistant (MA) – Transplant Post Kidney, Pancreas at Arizona Full Time

Job Description

City Phoenix

State Arizona

Department Nursing

Description: Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is the nation’s best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2022-2023) and ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you’ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit Mayo Clinic Benefits . Eligibility may vary.

Position description
The medical assistant performs assigned tasks of direct and indirect care in the ambulatory setting to meet the care needs of patients under the direct supervision of a physician (medical acts) or assigned supervisor. The medical assistant participates as a member of the health care team and accepts appropriate delegation from the RN or physician in meeting needs of the patient/family. The medical assistant performs assigned tasks in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care. The medical assistant carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed health care personnel.

Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduate from a Medical Assistant diploma or associate degree program.

Additional qualifications
This role is onsite. Transplant, nephrology or dialysis center experience preferred.
Potential candidates must possess an ability to organize and track a high volume of patients, be detail oriented and be able to prioritize effectively.
This position currently focuses more on office work as opposed to hands-on patient care but that could change in the future; some examples of daily responsibilities within the role include external lab entry utilizing digital software, medication refills, order entry into the EMR, telephonic interaction with patients to collect information prior to procedures and completing prior authorizations.

If graduation did not occur within the last two years, one year of recent medical assistant experience working in an applicable setting.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer proficiency required, including prior experience with electronic medical record systems.
Ability to work daytime hours, flexibility may be required to meet staffing needs.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.

Internal applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

License or certification
Arizona: Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA), or registration (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) is required.

Exemption status
Non-exempt

Compensation Detail
$19.58 – $27.24 / hour

Benefits eligible
Yes

Schedule
Full Time

Hours / Pay period
80

Schedule details
Day Shift
Monday through Friday
0800 – 1700

Weekend schedule
No on call, nor weekend/holiday requirements.

International Assignment
No

Site description
Over the next four years, Mayo Clinic is making significant investments in both the physical and technological future of health care, through doubling the size of the Mayo Clinic campus in Phoenix, inclusive of practice, education, and research activities. Mayo Clinic’s campuses in Arizona are located in Phoenix and Scottsdale, in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. The region is known as the Valley of the Sun, a metropolitan area with more than 4 million residents in 25 cities and towns.

With Phoenix being the fifth largest city in the nation, this sunny “desert metropolis” offers the amenities of a big city in the midst of a strikingly beautiful, rugged, southwest landscape.

Scottsdale frequently earns praise as a highly desirable place to live. The city’s more than 200,000 residents enjoy a vibrant mix of culinary hot spots, arts and entertainment, professional and collegiate sports teams, and community resources. The region’s desert climate promotes an outdoor lifestyle with a full complement of sports and recreation.

Recruiter
Karen Teetzel

EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.