Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

At Suvida Healthcare, we realize it takes a community of shared values and purpose to achieve a mission and purpose as meaningful as improving lives. We are a multi-disciplinary primary care program built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of an underserved Medicare-eligible Hispanic senior population. Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for Hispanic seniors and those who care for them in neighborhoods across America.

We are cultivating an empathetic and service-centered culture that attracts, engages, values, and rewards talented individuals with shared interests; positioning us not only as a best-in-class healthcare provider but also as an employer of choice! Will you join us Suvidanos, to help achieve our Higher Purpose?

We are an empowered primary care, clinical operations, and support team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and neighborhoods we serve. We tailor our primary care program to the culture, language, social, and overall well-being of the seniors we serve.

Our Culture & Core Beliefs

• Earn Trust
• Building Relationships
• Creating Joy
• Doing Right
• Improving Every Day
• Moving Forward

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant will provide physician support services to ensure the clinic operates smoothly in providing patient care. They are responsible for administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting physicians with exams, and performing front-desk tasks.

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy/Venipuncture
• IM/PO medication administration as ordered by provider
• Minor Procedures (Minor Wound Care, Suture and Staple Removal, etc.)
• Assist with in-room diagnostic testing (X-Ray, US, etc.)
• Vitals
• Update Patient Medical History
• Chief Complaints and recent changes to mental, social, physical health
• Gap Closure (Foot Exam, DRE, etc.)
• Review provider orders with patient
• Review referrals with patient
• Review normal/stable labs or diagnostic tests with patient and forward any concerns to provider
• Remote Patient Monitoring Support
• Reinforcing understanding and adherence to care plan
• Respond to patient calls/messages same day
• Collaborate with Medical Assistants, Transitions of Care Team, Chronic Care Team, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team for continuity of care
• Other duties assigned by provider

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal communication
• Ability to cultivate a safe and effective environment
• Excellent organization skills
• Professionalism
• Customer Centric
• High level of integrity & confidentiality
• Positive Bedside manner
• Medical teamwork
• Bilingual/Bicultural (English and Spanish) Required

Education, Experience, Licensure, or Certification Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Registration with CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA
• Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), knowledgeable of medical terminology
• Previous experience in specific medical field preferred

Suvida Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.