POSITION SUMMARY:The Medical Assistant supports the clinical team by completing clinical and administrative tasks related to patient care at the direction of the nurse (RN/LPN) or provider (MD/DO/NP/PA/Psych/Clinical Pharmacist).
**After completing medical assistant school, employees who have been with our company for six months are eligible for certification assistance
SALARY:$37,000-$46,200
**This position is eligible for a quarterly Patient Access Incentive Bonus
*Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, traveling, driving or having reliable transportation; written communication; utilizing a computer for typing and patient care; attending meetings.MAJOR AREAS OFRESPONSIBILITIES:
Roompatients,obtain vitals, and update basic health information in electronic health record (EHR).
Review and complete daily tasks such as answering phones, completing prior authorizations, and handling medical records requests as requested by Leadership.
Administer injections (intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal) as ordered and log all medications administered inappropriate logsand trackers.
Prepare exam rooms for patient visits by sterilizing and cleaning surfaces, and restocking supplies.
Assistprovider with procedures asindicated.
Document all care provided and interactions with patients in the EHR.
Process patient referrals for specialty care and follow-up, as needed, to ensure quality specialty care was provided.
Providefollow upphone calls to clients or other professionals as needed.
Adhere to the Equitas Health Care Corporate Compliance Standards of Conduct and all related policies and procedures.
Participate in other agency meetings as requested by Leadership.
Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service.
Contribute to a positive work environment bydemonstratingunconditional positive regard to all Equitas Health employees, interns, etc. with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
Conduct special projects and perform any other related duties as assigned by Leadership
Anticipate the customers’ needs and take proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.
Assure a clean, orderly, and functional work environment
Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing toassistothers
Manage difficult or conflict situations constructively and seekappropriate assistance
Act as a resource and mentor to new employees, students, and other team members
Activelyparticipatein departmental professional development activities
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/LICENSURE:
Completion of Medical Assistant Program
Current certification in CPR/BLS.
High school diploma or GED isrequired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,ABILITIESANDOTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year or greater experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
Experience working in electronic health recordsrequired. Epic experience preferred.
Ability to work Saturdays.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skillsrequired
Exemplarywritten and verbal communication skills.
Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, Gender AffirmingCare, sexualpractices, chemicaldependencyand a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community.
Proficiencyin all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applicationsrequired.
Reliable transportation, driver’s license and proof of auto insurancerequired.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Background and reference checks will be conducted.In accordance withEquitas Health’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug testing will be administered.Hours may vary, including working some evenings and weekends based on workload.Individuals are not considered applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and at that time complete an application for employment.Completing the application does not guarantee employment. EOE/AA