Medical Assistant for our Providence Location

Job DetailsJob Location

Schedule

• Mon-Fri,
• First
• Shift
• Location:
• Warwick,
• RI
• Pay: Starting at $21/hr, depending on experience Did you know… studies have shown that the number one reason a person chooses not to apply for a role is because they do not think they’ll be hired if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications? Thrive understands that while certain criteria are requirements of the job, other skills can be taught to the right person. Please consider applying anyway.
• Essential
• Responsibilities: Review patient records to determine status of pertinent health information. Work with internal and external providers to obtain pertinent health information. Update client medication lists. Data enter health information into the electronic health record. Work with Nurses and Prescribers to obtain prior authorizations for medications. Work with Practice Manager, Nurses and Prescribers to process medication refill requests. Maintain nursing rooms to insure adequate supplies. Assist in taking client vital signs when needed. Communicate with behavioral health teams to insure client follow through with pertinent health care. Provide coverage for primary care practice when needed. Coordinate and data enter lab reports. Print patient’s current medication list, review with the patient prior to appointment with MD/DO/CNS. Confirmation calls for client appointments as assigned. Checking phone messages screen throughout the work day and addressing messages/issues Verbally communicating to the providers any urgent issues. Work with the Practice Manager to monitor and process incoming faxes. Review e-mail account daily for new messages.
• Additional
• Responsibilities: Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period. Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities. Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Embrace Thrive’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions. Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures. Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time. Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics. Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a “Team Player”.
• QualificationsEducation,
• Experience and
• Competencies: High school diploma and two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess good typing skills as well as good spelling and grammar. Excellent communication skills required. General computer experience also required.
• Certifications,
• Licenses
• Requirements: Valid driver's license required or ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job. Certification as a Medical Assistant. Physical Demands 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 functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position. EEO/VET/LGBTQ+
• Employer
• Benefits: 3 weeks’ vacation to start, increases to 4 weeks after 2 years of employment 10 sick days per year 1 Float day Birthday off 11 paid holidays Paid lunch Low-deductible medical insurance plan Dental insurance as low as $0/month Vision Insurance Company-paid life insurance worth 2x your annual salary + Long Term Disability 401k with 2% company match Optional Aflac, additional life insurance, and pet insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee referral bonuses All employees are considered benefit eligible if their schedule is 20 hours per week or more. Time-off balances are pro-rated for part-time employees. Insurance plans remain the same regardless of FT or PT benefit eligibility. Thrive believes in healthy work/life balance and a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development.