Medical Assistant II-Riley Pediatrics Primary Care-Methodist Medical Plaza East Washington

Medical Assistant

Full-time | 40 hours per week

Day shift

No holidays

Some Saturday shifts required

Requires current MA certification/Experience preferred however not required

9650 E. Washington Street, Suite 245

Employee parking available on the north side of the building

Easy access location

Small, dedicated, friendly team

Patient-centric care environment

5 Medical Assistants on the team

Room patients

Administer immunizations

Manage pool messages

Charting and messaging support

Majority of time spent on rooming and immunization administration

Mix of clinical work and charting/pool messaging

Small, 4-provider practice

Fast-paced but low-intensity workflow

Patient-focused

Comfortable in a small team setting

Enjoys a steady, organized clinic pace

Medical Assistant Career Ladder

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi-weekly financial incentives

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor and assigned physician, performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction to provide patient care given in accordance with the organization standards. Assures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments, assures smooth patient flow, performs general lab work, instructs patients concerning procedures, treatments and needs, and ensures medical orders and referrals are carried out accurately and in a timely manner. Performs registration and scheduling activities per organizational and departmental procedures. Maintains EMR files and performs general front office functions as needed. May perform computerized physician order entry, only if directed by assigned physician. Expected to precept current MA team members or MA Externs as requested by leadership.

AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare workers certification required. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from a Medical Assistant program required.

Current certification in medical assisting required from America Association of Medical Assistants (CMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), National Health Career Association (CCMA), National Center for competency Testing (NCMA), and/or American Medical Certification Association (CMAC).

Knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA required.

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding required.

TB validated (to administer or read) or validation obtained within 6 months of hire preferred.

Knowledge of Business Unit Quality Programs, Meaningful Use and Standard Work Programs and concepts within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge of standard laboratory and medical procedures.

Knowledge of insurance plans and third-party payers.

Ability to master standard clinical competencies per current Clinical policy, Point of Care and Skills Competency checklists.

Requires basic math and accurate data collection and entry skills.