Job Description
As a Medical Assistant, you will be a part of the Clinical Care Team engaging with our patients to develop lifelong well-being and health. The Medical Assistant role makes a difference in the patient care we offer and assists physicians and other clinicians by providing a unique blend of skills and knowledge to carry out prescribed medical treatment. Medical Assistants are multiskilled health professionals responsible for performing administrative and clinical tasks in our primary care facilities while delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining positive patient engagement.
Job Functions
- Perform pre-visit planning based on patient visit type
- Manage the provider’s schedule to ensure efficient workflow
- Obtain and record medical history and vital signs
- Room patients and assist healthcare providers with medical procedures and treatments
- Perform specimen collection and point of care testing
- Prepare and administer medications under direction of healthcare providers
- Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including documentation of HEDIS and Stars quality measures
- Maintain established quality control standards
Required Qualifications
- Medical Assistant diploma or certificate of completion from a Medical Assisting program
- Current CPR certification
- 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience in 'back-office' direct patient care
- Experience with phlebotomy and point of care testing.
Preferred Qualifications
- An active Certified Medical Assistant/CMA or Registered Medical Assistant/RMA certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA, AMT, ARMA, MedCa, NAHP, NAHT, NCCT, NHA or AAH
- Experience with HEDIS and ICD/CPT coding
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records
- Experience in a fast paced/high volume environment
- Bilingual in English and Spanish proficiency
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Experience:
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person