Clinic Medical Assistant - Full Time

Position Title: Medical Assistant
Driven by our purpose to enhance the lives of the seniors in the communities where we have the privilege to work, live, and play, the ClareMedica team is comprised of the brightest and best in their fields of expertise. From clinical excellence to unparalleled administrative support and beyond, we're working together to help seniors live happier, healthier, fuller lives.
The primary responsibility of the Medical Assistant is to provide ancillary clinical support to the clinic providers to ensure patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner. This is accomplished by working collaboratively with the primary care provider (PCP), teamwork among the other medical assistants in the clinic, and effective and consistent communication. The medical assistant provides compassionate, competent care and is a patient advocate for quality. Compliance with legal regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, Universal Precautions, etc.) and company policies and procedures is a daily function. Preparing the patient for the examination includes but is not limited to taking vital signs, history, drawing blood per PCP orders, authorizing prescription refills, managing inventory of medical supplies and equipment, keeping the clinical areas of the office clean and safe for patients, and provides health education for patients under the provider's direction. An ideal applicant will have a minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician or similar in a hospital, medical clinic or comparable environment. High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) required.
Graduate of an approved training class for Medical Assistants preferred.
A minimum of 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician or similar in a hospital, medical clinic or comparable environment OR documented clinical rotation training can be substituted for work experience
Maintenance of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care workers or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification preferred.
Complies with Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies, and procedures.
Ability and willingness to travel locally and/or regionally up to 10% of the time to assist in covering other centers, as needed.
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation software. Skilled in basic phone and computer operation.
Detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data.
Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English. Bilingual is a plus.
Healthcare experience preferred.
records patient interview and medical history.
assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient.
Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of Supplemental Health Care, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
Responsible for requesting and coordinating radiographic and/or laboratory studies per treatment protocols or as directed by the health care provider.
Order, prepare and generate appropriate medical records.
Receive, screen and coordinate telephone calls from patients and healthcare providers.
Responsible for having a broad understanding of the services provided by ClareMedica Health Group.
Provides health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices. Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician.