Full time Medical Assistant/Admin Assistant position. Practice specialty: primary care. Hours of operation: 8 am to 4 pm.
Job Description:
The Medical Assistant/Admin Assistant position
helps develop individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare
providers and patients to address their specific needs and goals. You will also
be coordinating and facilitating regular follow-up appointments, medication
management, and referrals to specialists as needed. Provide ongoing education
and support to patients and caregivers regarding their chronic conditions,
treatment plans, and self-management strategies. Document all patient
interactions, assessments, and interventions accurately and timely in the
electronic health record (EHR) system. Collaborate with interdisciplinary
healthcare teams to ensure seamless coordination of care and continuity of
services. Monitor patient progress, track key health indicators, and
proactively address any barriers or challenges to adherence and compliance.
Stay informed about current guidelines, best practices, and regulatory
requirements related to chronic care management.
Job duties:
- Readies patients for the physician/health care
practitioner.
- Obtains vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, breathing
rate, height and weight.
- Takes and records patient history and personal information accurately into
the patients chart and/or electronic health record, and reports pertinent
information to the health care practitioner.
- Assists with procedures and treatments.
- Removes dressings, cleans wounds and prepares instruments and equipment for
treatments.
- Gives patient injections as directed by the physician.
- Ensures that rooms are ready for the next patient.
- Understands the diversity of patient’s needs, and demonstrates the knowledge
and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient.
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Medical Assistant Bacgkround
Certified Medical Assistant is a plus
Covid vaccine is required, no booster is needed.