Medical Assistant, Colorectal Surgery

Banner Health

Medical Assistant delivering patient care in Colorectal Surgery at Banner University Medical Center. Responsibilities include rooming patients, assisting with procedures, and supporting office operations.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care coordination, including managing referrals, authorizations, and scheduling. Proficient in electronic medical records management and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for effective patient interaction.

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Active Medical Assistant CertificationBLS CertificationMedical Software ProficiencyPatient Care CoordinationInterpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementElectronic Medical Records ManagementAssisting with ProceduresPatient SchedulingPre-Certifications Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)

Industry Keywords

Patient CareMedical Assistant TrainingMeaningful UseClinical ProceduresPatient Referrals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assisting patients directly by rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting with procedures, and updating patient electronic medical records accurately and timely.
Providing additional support to our office/administrative staff throughout the clinic including answering phones, checking in patients, scheduling appointments, following up with referrals, and ordering supplies.
Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and documenting chief complaint.
Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures.
Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests.
Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas.
Orders supplies as directed and stocks patient care areas.

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 is required.
Certification or additional training must meet the requirements for Meaningful use.
BLS certification required.
Active Medical Assistant certification such as: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).
Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

Benefits

Comp & perks

$80 ALLOWANCE FOR SCRUBS INCLUDED!!
tuition reimbursement