PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT – CHANDLER, AZ

American Medical Associates (AMA)

Job Summary

American Medical Associates is looking for a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our busy Internal Medicine and Multi-Specialty group practice.
Our PA’s provide health care services to patients under the direction of our clinic’s supervising physician. PA’s are academically and clinically trained to perform many of the routine tasks that physicians usually do and are responsible for their own actions, as well as accountable to our clinic’s supervising physician.
This position possesses a great deal of flexibility and provides a means to build a viable patient base.

 

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Meets new and existing ambulatory patients in the clinic for examination, diagnosis, and development of patient care plans based on the patient’s medical history.
  • Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
  • Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
  • Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
  • Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
  • Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
  • Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, and health maintenance.
  • Assists physicians with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.
  • Provides backup coverage for our clinic located in Maricopa, AZ.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Demonstrated competency in dealing with all age groups, especially geriatric patients.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.

Education and Experience

  • Successful completion of an approved physician’s assistant program.
  • Current Arizona physician’s assistant license.
  • A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA.
  • Prescriptive authorization.
  • Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work.
  • Proficient in charting and completing tasks in an EMR system.
  • New Grads encouraged to apply.
Benefits
After successful completion of a 90 day probationary period, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as an opportunity to accrue sick and paid time off will be offered.

Job Type:  Monday through Friday/Full-time

Pay:  $105,000 annually

JOB CLOSING DATE – Until the position is filled.

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT – CHANDLER, AZ

American Medical Associates (AMA)

Job Summary

American Medical Associates seeks an accounting assistant who will work directly with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to prepare and maintain financial reports that assist in tracking the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
The accounting assistant will also perform routine clerical, filing, and data entry tasks for accounting data including accounts payable, billing, and receivables, as well as verifying invoices for products and services rendered and forwarding checks to the respective companies.

 

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Conducts routine data entry management for accounting records including accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable.
  • Reviews and verifies billing statements, invoices, and similar documents for accuracy; alerts supervisory staff of any discrepancies.
  • Forwards checks to vendors for products and services rendered.
  • Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
  • Distributes accounting and MIS reports as directed.
  • Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures (GAAP).
  • May assist with answering telephones and other clerical tasks as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks.
  • Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data into computer software and systems.
  • Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
  • Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Accounting/bookkeeping training preferred.
  • New college or university grads encouraged to apply.
Benefits
After successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as an opportunity to accrue sick and paid time off will be offered as well as paid holidays.

Job Type:  Monday through Friday/Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

JOB CLOSING DATE – Until the position is filled.

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT – CHANDLER, AZ

American Medical Associates (AMA)

Job Summary

We are looking for a permanent, full-time, friendly, and dependable Medical Assistant to join our team who can perform both front and back office duties in a fast paced environment Tuesday through Saturday.
 
Since there are many variations to the job duties, the ideal candidate will have completed a medical assisting course, be flexible, and willing to assist in multiple clinic functions without getting flustered under stressful situations. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task are a must.

Responsibilities and Duties

Front office duties include:
  • Greets and registers patients in a prompt, pleasant, and helpful manner.
  • Verifies patient’s insurance and collects patient co-pays and unmet deductibles.
  • Answers telephone, screen calls, takes messages, and provides information.
  • Schedules appointments as requested.
  • Maintains and updates current information on the physician’s schedule ensuring that patients are scheduled properly.
  • Answers questions regarding patient appointments and blood draw schedule.
  • Process faxes by creating telephone encounters and sending these to the appropriate recipients.
  • Responds to patient text messages.
  • Generates specialist referrals, as needed.
  • Oversees the waiting area, coordinates patient movement, reports problems or irregularities.
  • Keeps lobby and front desk area clean and tidy per COVID-19 protocols.
Back office duties include:
  • Rooming patients and taking vitals.
  • Patient record management utilizing the E-Clinical Works EMR system.
  • Answering telephone calls related to clinical questions and relaying messages to the provider.
  • Calling patients with test results and processing prescription refill requests, as directed by the provider.
  • Providing patient instructions, screening (UA) and other clinical tests.
  • Ordering lab work and imaging at the providers discretion.
  • Completing prior authorizations and generating specialist referrals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Follow up with patients is critical!!

Qualifications and Skills
Behavioral Health experience a plus.

Benefits
After successful completion of a 90 day probationary period, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as an opportunity to accrue sick and paid time off will be offered.

Job Type:  Tuesday through Saturday/Full-time

Pay: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour

JOB CLOSING DATE  – Until the position is filled.

FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST – CHANDLER, AZ

American Medical Associates (AMA)

Job Summary

Our organization is growing at a fast pace. We are looking for a permanent, full-time, friendly, and dependable Medical Front Desk Receptionist to join our team who can multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Greets and registers patients in a prompt, pleasant, and helpful manner.
  • Verifies patient’s insurance and collects patient co-pays and unmet deductibles.
  • Answers telephone, screen calls, takes messages, and provides information.
  • Schedules appointments as requested.
  • Maintains and updates current information on the physician’s schedule ensuring that patients are scheduled properly.
  • Answers questions regarding patient appointments and blood draw schedule.
  • Process faxes by creating telephone encounters and sending these to the appropriate recipients.
  • Responds to patient text messages.
  • Generates specialist referrals, as needed
  • Oversees the waiting area, coordinates patient movement, reports problems or irregularities.
  • Keeps lobby and front desk area clean and tidy per COVID-19 protocols.

Qualifications and Skills

Bilingual is a plus but not required.
Must have basic medical terminology knowledge.
Benefits

After successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as an opportunity to accrue sick and paid time off will be offered as well as paid holidays.

Job Type: Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays

Pay: $16.00 per hour

JOB CLOSING DATE – Until the position is filled.

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR – CHANDLER, AZ

American Medical Associates (AMA)

Job Summary:
We are looking for an additional Patient Care Coordinator to oversee and execute our Chronic Care Management (CCM) program by Medicare.
Responsibilities and Duties:
This position requires a very professional demeanor with great attention to detail. The candidate must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with patients over the phone.
CCM is a program that requires the clinic to contact our enrolled patients over the phone to help them manage their chronic medical conditions. This is mostly a phone contact position and requires talking to patients about their health concerns, medications, referrals, and continuity of care.  Continued training and support will be provided in order to care for our patients.
Qualifications and Skills: 
Bilingual a plus but not required.
Must have basic medical terminology knowledge.
Benefits:
After successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as an opportunity to accrue sick and paid time off will be offered as well as paid holidays.
Job Type: Monday through Friday.
Pay: $15.00 per hour + bonus (can earn up to $1,000 per month)
JOB CLOSING DATE – Until the position is filled

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR (LPC) – CHANDLER, AZ

American Medical Associates (AMA)

Job Summary

Our company seeks to hire a part-time (leading to full-time) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) providing evaluation and psychological treatment services to individuals and couples over the age of 14 to promote optimum mental health. Our goal is to expand our Mental Health Services with the best LPC candidate and grow our business.

The ideal LPC candidate should possess specialized training in the diagnosis and psychological treatment of mental, behavioral and emotional illnesses, as well as psychological disorders. Experience with counseling patients in overcoming anxieties arising from the COVID-19 pandemic a plus.

 

 Duties/Responsibilities
  • Counsels patients individually to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes. Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
  • Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their problems. Encourages clients to express their feelings and to discuss what is happening in their lives and helps them develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
  • Collects information about clients through interviews, observations, and tests. Prepares and maintains treatment records and reports.
  • Evaluates clients’ physical or mental condition based on a review of client information. Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Our LPC’s collaborate with our Internal Medicine Providers (MD’s, NP’s, and PA’s) and our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in coordinating the care and treatment of patients and staff to provide a more holistic approach to patient care.

Required Skills/Abilities
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Education and Experience
  • A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling or a related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
  • The candidate must be licensed to practice in Arizona.
  • Recent graduates with some practical exposure are encouraged to apply.
  • Terms are negotiable with the right candidate.

Job Type: Part-time leading to full-time as the patient base grows, Monday to Friday

Pay: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour

JOB CLOSING DATE – Until the position is filled