Certified Medical Assistant, PCP (Hyannis)

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); Presencial; USD 33.062 - 39.950; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod in Hyannis, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the MACC practice. You will assist in patient care, manage daily schedules, greet patients, and document vital signs and visit notes in the EHR.

The role requires certification (AAMA/NHA), completion of a medical assisting program, BLS, and strong communication skills; experience with EMR/EHR and office technology is preferred. 40 hours weekly, rotating days, 7a–5p.

Formación

• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Certification as Medical Assistant (AAMA or NHA) required.
• Completion of a post-secondary medical assisting program.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience with office technology and electronic records.
• Minimum of two years in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in providing clinical care to office patients as delegated by supervising provider.
• Manage provider’s daily schedule and patient flow to expedite care.
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms and verifies patient identifiers.
• Input clinical information into EHR accurately and timely.
• Assist clinicians with procedures and tests; communicate visit status to providers.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain inventories of supplies and equipment.
• Administer routine injections when delegated and document in real time.
• Provide clerical support (scheduling, registering patients, scanning records, answering calls).
• Float to other MACC practices when required.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

AAMA/NHA Certification

Post-secondary medical assisting

BLS Certification

Interpersonal skills

Office software

EMR/EHR experience

Clinical experience

Educación

Post-secondary medical assisting program

Herramientas

EMR/EHR systems

Descripción del empleo

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 from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA)


• Completion of a post-secondary medical assisting program required for PCP Office (Preferred for Specialty Office)


• 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:

40 Hours Per Week, Rotating Days, 7a-5p, No Weekends & No Holidays

Organization : Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod

Primary Location : Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : MAC-Pino, Priscilla MD

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: 24.4 - 29.71