Certified Medical Assistant - Float

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod in Hyannis, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the MACC practice under a supervising provider. You will greet patients, take vitals, enter data in the EMR, and assist with procedures while ensuring efficient patient flow.

The role requires a post-secondary medical assisting program, MA certification, and BLS. The schedule is 34 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7a–5p, with no weekends or holidays. Experience with EMR and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
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Responsibilities

• Assists in providing clinical care to office patients as delegated by supervising provider.
• Manages provider’s daily schedule and patient flow to expedite care and maximize clinical time.
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms, and checks two-patient identifiers.
• Obtains relevant information and takes vital signs as indicated (height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation).
• Inputs pertinent clinical information into the electronic health record timely and with accuracy and collects home medication lists.
• Assists clinicians with clinical procedures and/or additional tests specific to the department; communicates visit status and delays to patients.
• Prepares and maintains exam rooms, maintains inventory of supplies and equipment, and notifies supervisor to order supplies and equipment.
• Under supervision, administers routine injections and documents in real time.
• Participates in meetings/trainings for quality improvement.
• Floats to other MACC practices when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Clerical skills

Education

Post-secondary medical assisting program

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

EMR/EHR

MS Office

Job description

Purpose of Position: Under the direction of the supervising provider to provide the highest standards of support to the MACC practice. Delivers excellent customer service to patients through participation in a medical care team. Demonstrates a high level of competence with support in accordance with MACC's policies and procedures.

Description

• Assists in providing clinical care to office patients as delegated by supervising provider
• Manages provider’s daily schedule and patient flow to expedite care and maximize clinical time
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms, and checks two-patient identifiers
• Communicates status of delegated task completion to supervising provider
• Obtains relevant information and takes vital signs as indicated (i.e. height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation)
• Inputs pertinent clinical information into the electronic health record timely and with accuracy and collects home medication lists
• Assists clinicians with clinical procedures and/or additional tests specific to the department. Keeps patients informed of visit status, unforeseen delays and other relevant information pertaining to the patient’s visit
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms for patient arrivals. Clean and/or maintain inventory of supplies (medical included) and equipment throughout the practice. Notifies supervisor to order clinical supplies, clinical equipment and pharmaceuticals as appropriate
• Under the supervision of a provider, administers routine injections when delegated, and documents in real time and with accuracy
• Participates in practice and department meetings, trainings, etc. to promote continuous improvement of quality patient care
• Takes initiative to learn, understand, and stay current with community resources and the greater healthcare system
• Maintains patient rights and abides by all confidentiality obligations pursuant to CCHC and HIPAA
• Provides clerical/office support as necessary (i.e. scheduling appointments, greeting and registering patients, scanning incoming medical records and paperwork, preparing medical records, answering phone calls and taking messages, faxing, etc.)
• Ability to float to other MACC practices when required
• Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Medical Assistant - Certification
• Completion of a post-secondary medical assisting program
• Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management skills
• Experience with current office technology, proficient with computer office applications (Electronic Medical/Health Records, MS Office, etc.)
• Minimum of two years' experience in a clinical setting preferred

Schedule Details: 34 Hours Per Week, Mon-Fri, hours between 7a-5p, No Weekends and No Holidays

Organization : Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod

Primary Location : Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : MAC-CMC CORPORATE MACC

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: 24.4 - 29.71