Medical Assistant - Primary Care Clinic

Description

Be the heartbeat of our practice. We're looking for a Medical Assistant who loves fast-paced days, meaningful patient connections, and being the calm, capable presence that keeps an ambulatory office running smoothly. If you thrive on variety-rooming patients, assisting providers, managing clinical tasks, and making people feel genuinely cared for-this is your place. You won't be a cog in a machine here; you'll be a valued part of a close-knit team where your skills, compassion, and attention to detail truly make a difference every single day. We are an academic medical facility. You will be part of the teaching team for the next generation of physicians. Plus, enjoy work-life balance with no nights, no weekends, and 11 paid holidays.

This career allows you to actively participate in coordination of patient flow and services with a focus on patient centered care. As a medical assistant for WMed, you will collect patient information related to the patient visit or procedure. Assisting with patient care and administering approved medication is a major part of the day. Assisting physician and team members with with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Maintaining a positive attitude while providing assistance in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary clinic. Assisting in optimizing education for residents and students in Program rotation.

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WMed has opportunities for:

Medical Assistant I - no certification required! Experience in a clinical setting required. $15.90 - $18.55/hour +, dependent upon experience as a medical assistant or equivalent/relevant clinical position.

Medical Assistant II - must have current medical assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and experience in a clinical setting. $17.45 - $20.35/hour +, dependent upon years of experience and certification.

Medical Assistant III - must have current medical assistant certification (CMA or RMA) and several years' experience in a clinical setting. Those with leadership and training experience will be given preference. $19.65 - $22.90/hour +, dependent upon years of experience as a medical assistant and leadership experience.

We offer a Monday - Friday schedule between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. (nights and weekends off!). Our full time employees receive 8 full-day and 2 half-day paid holidays, an 8 hour preference holiday, 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year, and an extremely generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual as well as an annual wellness reimbursement of $300. Tuition reimbursement is available within the first year of full time employment.

BENEFITS:

• Wellness reimbursement.
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• Employer-funded retirement plan.
• Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.
• Flexible work solutions based on position and department.
• Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Paid preferred holiday.
• No nights, no weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for patient flow and room assignments.
• Obtains age appropriate vital signs upon admission.
• Collects patient information pertinent to physician visit or procedure.
• Assists physicians and team by preforming ordered treatments and tests.
• Performs competency-based point of care waived testing.
• Administers IM SubQ and PO medication as approved.
• Documents patient care and actions per clinic standard.
• Facilitates scheduling for diagnostic work-ups, procedures and referrals.
• Refers abnormal lab work to physician for appropriate follow up.
• Pends prescription refills.
• Prepares, maintains, and cleans exam rooms.
• Administers immunizations following protocols
• Completes prior authorizations for patient medications
• Preforms 12 lead EKGs and places Holter Monitors for patients as ordered
• Manages Clinical in-boxes
• Participates in mentorship of medical students in immunization administration for immunization rotation.
• Maintains equipment; orders supplies as needed.
• Discusses day to day issues with team leader for resolution.
• Directs incoming calls to appropriate resource.
• Maintains CEUs required by certification/registration.
• Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
• Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 Year of clinical health care experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited program or equivalent education or experience preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:

• Eligible for certification or registration as Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant.
• BLS recommended upon hire, required within 60 days of hire.
• Tuberculin Administration Certified within 6 months of hire, required per department needs.
• Immunization training required within 3 months of hire.
• WMed provided Competencies based education/training Maintenance required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and proficiency in EMR.
• Comprehensive understanding of HIPAA.
• Ability to collect and document data from patients.
• Knowledge and proficiency in waived testing.
• Knowledge and proficiency in administering medications.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Ability to interpret, comprehend, and transmit complicated and detailed instructions accurately.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Outlook.
• Ability to accept and apply feedback.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of work flow.
• Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.