Clinical Medical Assistant

Albuquerque , New Mexico

Full Time

No holidays, or weekends!

The Clinical Medical Assistant provides clinical support care to participants. The Medical Assistant also performs administrative and other general duties to support overall clinic functions.

Physical attendance at an InnovAge facility and / or an InnovAge participant home is essential to performing the job duties.

Participant Care 90%

• Pulls charts for participants, performs any necessary documentation in medical records, and performs computer entries to update participant information.
• Assists in prioritizing the scheduling of participants by consulting with medical staff, on a daily basis, to manage the participant flow.
• Takes the vital signs of participants and performs collection of specimens including phlebotomy, finger sticks and pulse ox tests as requested by medical staff.

Reports abnormal findings and changes to Registered Nurse.

• Ensures that all lab specimens are labeled and ready for courier to pick up in a timely manner.
• Prepares participants to be seen in the clinic by assisting them in disrobing and positioning participants in beds, chairs or exam tables.

Ensures that participants are ready to be seen by nurses and physicians in an appropriate state.

• Assists physicians and nurses with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments that they have been trained and competency on, may assist in medical procedures as requested by staff within skill and ability.
• Assists in the preparation and dispensing of medications, inhalers, eye drops, injections etc., to participants, depending on qualifications and site requirements.
• Schedules necessary appointments and lab draws for participants for clinic for internal and external specialist and appointments when requested.
• Educates participants and notifies them of lab results as assigned.
• Participates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of Plans of Care for InnovAge PACE program participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings that plan, coordinate and monitor the care of InnovAge PACE program participants.

Administrative 10%

• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies, materials and cleanliness. Ensures that exam rooms are always well stocked.
• Maintains inventory of clinic supplies and puts needed supplies on re-order list. Ensures that necessary supplies are always available.
• Performs any necessary filing or clerical duties necessary to complete charting requirements.
• Completes weekly audits as assigned.
• Confirms that lab results are received and contact the lab company as needed for additional information.
• Writes next day’s schedule on the white board and contacts participants / families and / or the facilities to remind them of appointment(s) and to confirm transportation arrangements.
• Additional work functions and duties may be assigned

REQUIRED

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to perform EKG’s
• 1+ year working with the frail and elderly
• High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED

Bi-lingual

Job Title : Medical Assistant

FLSA Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

Reports to : Clinic Services Manager

The pay offered for the position will take into consideration the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity, among other factors.

InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and add, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company paid holidays.

Salary : $16 - 20 per hour

Are you a passionate and motivated Medical Assistant looking to join a forward-thinking and progressive healthcare team?

Overview :

As a Medical Assistant at Duke City Primary Care, you will be responsible for monitoring patient flow to ensure maximum efficiency while providing fast, friendly, and quality patient care.

You will also be required to establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, and other teams.

Additional duties include assisting with procedures to support the clinical team.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the Medical Assistant Supervisor, serves as a primary assistant to physicians and the Medical Assistant Team.

May also be directed by employees in a charge or lead role. Practices high quality medical care in performing a variety of patient care activities and various office duties.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Fully prepares for clinic which includes but, is not limited to, assuring that all pertinent information for the office visit is obtained and present at the time of office visit.
• Maintains optimum patient flow by keeping exam rooms occupied with patients for office visits.
• Prepares examination rooms for patient visits, including cleaning, sterilizing, and stocking supplies.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and assists in obtaining pertinent information, which may include obtaining vital signs, weight, height, health history, and symptoms.
• Upon request, assists the Provider (physician, PA, NP) with examinations, drawing injections and minor office surgeries.
• May assist with instrument handling and exam / procedure preparation.
• Dispense / don and doff durable medical equipment, change dressings, apply bandages and performs other first aid procedures.
• Disposes of bio hazardous wastes according to OSHA standards.
• Cleans, disinfects and / or sterilizes instruments and equipment following safety and OSHA standards.
• Performs routine maintenance on medical equipment.
• Utilizes CPS electronic medical record (EMR) system to facilitate patient work flow.
• Must open ALL patient office visit encounters the day of clinic to help maintain optimum patient flow, which includes but, is not limited to, opening note, choosing the correct encounter type for the visit and making sure any known Physician specific documentation is entered (i.

e. MRI / CT etc. results, injection information etc.).

• Documents patient information into their EMR chart, including current medications, reasons for the visit, and patient vitals.
• Prepares charts as per department guidelines; assures that lab, x-ray, and other test results are placed correctly in the patient chart.
• Completes all necessary ancillary service requisition slips.
• Based on need and direction, provides patients with written department visit policies, HIPAA Rights, medical literature, etc.
• Provides office coverage during vacations, absences, and / or breaks and lunches.
• Answers telephones and takes appropriate messages.
• May schedule surgeries, outside MRI, CT, and Bone Scans, and call in prescriptions.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient account information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and NMOA policy.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : N / A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required.

• Team Work : Works effectively with others to accomplish objectives and goals. Offers assistance to others in need.
• Proficient computer skills (including, but not limited to spreadsheets, word documents, Internet and email) required.
• Service Orientation : Ability to anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of patients and their families.
• Oral Communication : Able to listen, provide direction, relay information in a professional manner that is appropriate to audience and respond to questions within scope of his / her knowledge.
• Attention to Detail : Able to keep track of patients and activities and provide accurate and succinct charting and messages.
• Interpersonal Skills : Conveys a warm, caring, and approachable demeanor. Displays unconditional respect toward others.
• Multi-tasking : Able to properly perform multiple duties at once.
• Resilience : Effectively manages stress in a fast-paced setting.
• Procedures : Demonstrates sufficient techniques in performing medical procedures.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret medical information.
• Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions and professionally interact with managers, employees, patients, vendors and the general public.
• Ability to recognize and define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and correct errors.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance policy (e.g., HIPAA).
• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment and positively influence others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiency.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to understand, read, write and speak English.
• Travel to other sites may be required.
• May be assigned to or transferred to any clinic location, depending upon business need

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited institution is preferred.

Six (6) months experience in a healthcare setting.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

One of the following certifications is preferred : American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification or Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC).

Maintaining the registration / certification is the MAs responsibility and all costs are reimbursed by the company upon completion. CPR certified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

• Activities include holding, carrying, pushing, transferring, and pulling of objects and people, safely. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand;
• walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms;

climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; or smell. The employee must be able to safely lift and / or move a minimum of 50 pounds.

Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Requires vision correctable to 20 / 20 and hearing in the normal range for face-to-face and telephone contacts.

Works in well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled clinic environment. Fast-paced medical office environment involving contact and interaction with patients, physicians, and other clinical and clerical personnel.

Conditions common to a clinic environment include but are not limited to communicable disease, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and toxic substances.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SAFETY SENSITIVE

This position is a safety-sensitive position. The use of marijuana is prohibited. Impairment by drugs or alcohol is also prohibited.

Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to work in support of Sandia National Laboratories located at 1515 Eubank Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123.

The preferred candidate will have urgent or primary care experience. Candidates should be a graduate from a nationally accredited formal program in Medical Assisting.

The selected candidate shall provide medical administrative and entry level health care support and services. Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm.

Ansible is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas.

Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of health care, national security, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities The MA shall provide medical administrative and entry level health care support and services Other duties of the MA include, but not limited to;

answering clinic phone, assisting in completion of medical referrals and orders of the physician (scheduling referrals, faxing, copying medical documents), patient check-in, schedule and monitor patient appointments.

The MA shall assist with direct patient care to include performance of specialized medical procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical protocols, obtain patient histories, take patient vital signs, educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters, phlebotomy.

The MA shall practice safety, environmental, and / or infection control methods. The MA shall adhere to and execute the department's operating procedures.

Qualifications United States Citizenship English Language Proficiency. The MA shall be a graduate from a nationally accredited formal program in medical assisting.

Any urgent care or primary care experience. All candidates must be able to : Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist Lift up to 20 lbs Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance Push / pull with 30 lbs of force All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Powered by JazzHR

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Medical Assistant provides quality service to all NMOHC patients and physicians in a customer service-oriented environment.

This position involves performing various technical duties for routine patient visits. As clinical personnel in a team environment this position requires effective communication skills for a cooperative office.

The employee will be required at times to perform under stressful conditions successfully meeting the demands of a large patient population and physician needs.

As an employee, and representative of NMOHC, the position requires professionalism in every interpersonal encounter ensuring the values of the organization, commitment to quality care and reinforces and adheres to the core values of the company to achieve the mission and vision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Reasonable Accommodations Statement :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Greets and electronically logs in patients arriving in the clinic utilizing appropriate tracking events.
• Obtains patients vital signs including weight and height.
• Records patients vital statistics in the EMR.
• Escorts patients to treatment chairs and prepares them for the nurse.
• Prepares treatment chairs and exam rooms for patient appointments, keeping the chairs / rooms neat and clean.
• Moves patients between departments and accurately and efficiently tracks to assure good communication.
• Notifies patients of visit delays to assure good communication.
• Understands and follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs routine waived laboratory tests and sample analysis. Informs physician and / or nurses of critical results and documents appropriately.
• Replenish supplies / low inventory notification (duties as assigned)
• Dispose of Biohazard waste on nursing carts as well as near the nursing stations.
• Quality control logs
• Scribe
• Knowledgeable of treatments and procedures

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Education and Experience :

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma
• Certified Medical Assistant, CMA preferred

Computer Skills :

Basic computer skills, Microsoft Office, EMR and related systems

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources