Blackstone Valley Comm·Pawtucket, Rhode Island
The Health Care Assistant provides direct patient care within a primary care medical home model. They support care teams through administrative tasks, documentation, and the use of health information technology.
The Health Care Assistant (HCA) is responsible for providing outstanding patient care in the primary care/medical home model environment. The HCA is responsible for direct patient care as well as additional support to care teams by effective utilization of health information technology (reports), timely administrative support, care loop completion and documentation enabling other members to practice at the top of their license. The HCA displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively and functions as a member of healthcare team. The HCA must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care and functions under the direct supervision and authority of the Physician/Licensed Independent Practitioner when performing clinical tasks during patient care.
Education, experience, & skills
Graduation from a qualified Medical Assistant program required
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required
Recent experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
Experience with medical terminology preferred
Must have courteous and cooperative attitude
M-F; occasional Saturday; occasional holiday in EHC
Candidates must be a graduate of a qualified Medical Assistant program and be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant. Recent experience as a Medical Assistant and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.
Market context
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