Posting Note: Job Title: Medical Assistant – Pediatric Cardiology (Full-Time)
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Overview:

Join our team of compassionate professionals at our Pediatric Cardiology Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. We are seeking a full-time Medical Assistant (MA) to provide essential back-office clinical support in a fast-paced, patient-centered pediatric subspecialty environment. This role plays a key part in supporting physicians, coordinating patient care, and ensuring a high standard of service for our young patients and their families.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about working with children in a clinical setting. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in pediatric healthcare, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Rooming patients, obtaining vitals, and documenting medical history

Assisting with EKGs, stress tests, and other cardiology-specific procedures

Preparing exam rooms and assisting physicians during examinations

Managing patient flow to ensure timely and efficient care

Administering medications and vaccines per provider orders

Coordinating referrals, lab work, and follow-up appointments

Maintaining accurate medical records using EMR systems

Providing education and support to patients and families

Qualifications:

Medical Assistant diploma/certificate from an accredited program

RMA (AMT) or CMA (AAMA) certification – or must obtain within 90 days of hire

Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Previous experience in a pediatric or cardiology clinic preferred

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care


Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and be part of a dedicated team helping improve the heart health of children in our community.

This role works under the direction of a licensed health care professional and performs various clinical and administrative tasks for the assigned area. The Medical Assistant is expected to carry out the mission, vision, and values of Phoenix Children's. A continuous exhibition of professionalism, strong ethical conduct, and integrity must be carried out at all times. Interdepartmental collaboration, high standards of work performance, keeping a positive attitude and adhering to the policies and procedures of Phoenix Children's is essential. This position requires current and continuous certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA) or American Medical Technologists (RMA) in the field of Medical Assisting or the ability to acquire within 90 days of hire. Anyone hired prior to 11/30/2021 has one year from their date of hire to obtain their required Medical Assistant Certification.

• Consistent with Medical Assistant education and under the direction of a licensed health care professional, the Certified Medical Assistant performs the following clinical responsibilities including but not limited to:
  
       a) Measures and records vital signs, growth parameters, medical histories, and signs and symptoms into the electronic health record
       b) Communicates patient related information to the licensed health care provider
       c) Performs electrocardiograms, pulmonary function tests, and other diagnostic testing within the Medical Assisting scope
       d) Collects laboratory specimens (including blood specimens)
       e) Performs point of care testing
       f) Prepares and administers medication at the direction of a licensed health care provider and adheres to all regulations, guidelines, and policies for medication labeling, security and storage, inventory management and disposal.
       g) Performs routine screening tests
       h) Assists the provider with exams and procedures
       i) Removes sutures, changes dressings, applies bandages and other first aid procedures
       j) Prepares and instructs patients about examinations, diagnostic tests, medications, special diets, and health maintenance
  k) Disposes of bio-hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA safety standards and hospital policies
  l) Demonstrates infection control standards related to hand washing and standard precautions including ensuring that all equipment in exam room is cleaned according to hospital policies
  m) Follows Phoenix Children's and OSHA safety rules and procedures at all times
  n) Upholds HIPAA regulations
• Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  
  a) Processes and communicates prescription refills to pharmacies as authorized by a licensed health care provider in accordance with regulations, policies and approved departmental protocols.
  b) Obtains prior authorizations for medication
  c) Obtains prior authorizations for DME
  d) Screens telephone calls and takes accurate clinical messages within the Medical Assisting scope of practice as well as in accordance with Phoenix Children's policies
  e) Returns patient calls with provider directed instructions
  f) Assists patients and providers in completing documentation and any other
  paperwork in which a provider is required to disclose and/or attest to
  g) Utilizes medication reconciliation tools within EHR.
  h) Cleans and restocks exam rooms
  i) In some clinics, may serve as a witness to cycle counting and wasting of controlled substances
  j) Follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct
• Remains up to date with certifications, company mandated training and professional development.
  
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable