The Medical Assistant supports the interdisciplinary care team by managing clinic flow, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting providers with clinical procedures. They are responsible for documenting patient information in the EHR, performing lab tests, and ensuring compliance with health center policies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed a Medical Assisting program and possess a passion for patient care. While certification as a CMA or RMA is preferred, it is not strictly required for this position.
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Job description
If you have completed a Medical Assisting program, have a love for patient care, and have a passion for service, then Family Health Center is the place for you! Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification is preferred, but not required for this position.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Clinical Team Manager, the Medical Assistant supports the patient centered medical home by actively participating in the interdisciplinary care team and assists providers in the delivery of primary care services.
Qualifications
0-2 years of previous medical assisting experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to - successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above. Bilingual (English and Spanish) desire but not required.
Certification or registration preferred.
Education/Experience/Certifications/Licenses
Completion of a Medical Assisting program.
Previous experience in community health is preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
Complete chart preparation for each patient including review of population health management system, review and update incomplete orders and referrals, and gather other information that may be required.
Conduct Huddle on every patient prior to appointment and record in the EHR.
Manage clinic flow.
Greet patients with identified scripting, determine needs, and direct patients to the examining room.
Follow rooming procedure including asking about recent ER/Hospital visits, taking vital signs, reviewing medication list and due HEDIS or UDS measures, completing screening tests and health maintenance orders as identified in the chart preparation. Record in the EHR.
Assist team in defining and working to identified quality indicators, ie: HEDIS/UDS, North Star, PCI initiative, etc.
Prepare for and assist providers with examination and procedures and complete necessary cleanup.
