Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Company: Vital Link Physician Group

Location: Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities (Illinois) 

Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

About Us:

Vital Link Physician Group is dedicated to providing exceptional remote patient monitoring services to enhance the quality of care for individuals in long-term care and assisted living facilities. Our mission is to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent monitoring of patient health metrics, facilitating better management and improved clinical outcomes.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Vitals Management Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for taking vital signs and monitoring health data for eligible patients at various long-term care and assisted living facilities. You will play a critical role in ensuring that accurate health information is collected and communicated, supporting our remote patient monitoring efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

●        Vital Signs Monitoring: Conduct daily assessments of patients' vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature in accordance with established protocols.

●        Data Collection and Reporting: Accurately record and report vital signs data using our electronic health record (EHR) system or other designated tools. Ensure timely submission of data to support remote monitoring and care coordination.

●        Patient Interaction: Establish a compassionate and professional rapport with patients to ensure their comfort and cooperation with remote patient monitoring program during assessments.

●        Facility Collaboration: Work closely with facility staff and healthcare providers to coordinate patient monitoring schedules and address any concerns or issues related to vital signs monitoring.

●        Compliance and Documentation: Adhere to all relevant healthcare regulations and guidelines to maintain patient privacy and data security. Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

●        Troubleshooting: Address and resolve any issues related to equipment or data collection processes promptly and efficiently.

●        Continuous Improvement: Participate in training and development opportunities to stay current with best practices in vital signs monitoring and patient care.

Qualifications:

●        Certification: Medical Assistant (MA) certification is required.

●        Experience: Previous experience in a clinical setting, preferably in long-term care or assisted living facilities, is highly desirable.

●        Technical Skills: Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and other healthcare technologies.

●        Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and pleasantly with patients, facility staff, and healthcare providers.

●        Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in recording and reporting health data.

●        Compassionate Care: Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate and respectful patient care.

●        Flexibility: Ability to adapt to varying facility environments and patient needs.

Benefits:

●       Competitive salary.

●       Opportunities for professional growth and development.

●       Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration and patient-centered care.

Vital Link Physician Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.