Medical Assistant - Plainville

Medical AssistantCoordinates and provides care for a group of patients spanning all age groups and cultures for a designated time frame using therapeutic means, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members while assuming responsibility and accountability for these patients.Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork abilityDemonstrated ability to interact with patients in promoting an excellent patient experienceAbility to measure and document vitals, weight, and heightAbility to obtain a basic medical history including chief complaint, medication history, social history, and family historyPrepares exam rooms between patient contactMaintains clinical competencyKnowledge and use of medical terminologyReviews, interprets, and manages clinical documentationEstablishes excellent rapport with patients including patient educationWorks collaboratively with other health care professionals in providing outcome-oriented carePreferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:Knowledge and comfort managing prior authorization and referral processAbility to prepare the medical chart including importing medications from pharmacy, preloading vaccines, documenting pre-visit formsAbility to assist in inbox management and refills according to SMA policyFamiliarity with Cerner EMR environment and office workflowsCommitment to patient experience and quality improvement in the outpatient settingAbility to adapt in a busy office environment to meet care standardsEducational Requirements:Graduate of a two year accredited Medical Assistant program preferredLicense/Certification:Medical Assistant CertificateAge Specific Criteria:Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations:Must have the ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Must be able and available to float to other practice locations as needed with reimbursement for mileage.Reports to: Practice ManagerSalary Range: $19.85-$30.05Salary Range DetailsThe pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health's benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.