Clinic Medical Assistant | M-F | Days

InnovAge Holding Corp.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) savings

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

InnovAge Holding Corp. is seeking a Clinical Medical Assistant to provide clinical support for participants within the PACE program. The role includes vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen handling, and assisting with procedures and medications as qualified.

Responsibilities include scheduling, educating participants, maintaining exam rooms, and completing charting tasks. Florida background screening may apply for some sites. The compensation reflects market rates for the region.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and EKGs.
• 1+ year working with the frail and elderly.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prioritizing scheduling of participants with medical staff.
• Take vital signs and collect specimens as requested by medical staff.
• Label lab specimens and prepare them for courier pickup.
• Prepare participants for procedures and assist clinicians.
• Assist with medication administration and related tasks.
• Schedule appointments and labs for participants and external specialists.
• Educate participants and notify them of lab results.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and manage inventory.
• Perform filing or clerical tasks to complete charting requirements.
• Complete weekly audits and confirm lab results with labs.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Phlebotomy

EKG

Experience with frail and elderly

Bi-lingual (preferred)

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

TheClinical Medical Assistant provides clinical support care to participants. The Medical Assistant also performs administrative and other general duties to support overall clinic functions.

• Assists in prioritizing the scheduling of participants by consulting with medical staff, daily, to manage the participant flow.
• Takes the vital signs of participants and performs the collection of specimens including phlebotomy, finger sticks, and pulse oximetry tests as requested by medical staff. Reports abnormal findings and changes to Registered Nurse/Provider.
• Ensures that all lab specimens are labeled and ready for the courier to pick up in a timely manner.
• Prepares participants to be seen in the clinic by assisting them in disrobing and positioning participants in beds, chairs, or exam tables. Ensures that participants are ready to be seen by nurses and providers in an appropriate state.
• Assists providers and nurses with medical procedures and treatments that they have been trained and completed competencies on.
• Assists in the preparation and dispensing of medications, inhalers, eye drops, injections, etc., to participants, depending on qualifications and site requirements.
• Schedules necessary appointments and lab draws for participants for the clinic for internal and external specialists and appointments when requested.
• Educates participants and notifies them of lab results as assigned.
• Complies with all regulatory and policy and procedure guidelines.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies, materials, and cleanliness. Ensures that exam rooms are always well-stocked managing inventory of clinic supplies and puts needed supplies on the re-order list.
• Performs any necessary filing or clerical duties necessary to complete charting requirements.
• Completes weekly audits as assigned.
• Confirms that lab results are received and contact the lab company as needed for additional information.

REQUIRED

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to perform phlebotomy functions and EKGs
• 1+ year working with the frail and elderly
• High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED

• Bi-lingual

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits.

• medical/dental/vision insurance
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance and AD&D
• supplemental life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

Applicants are considered until the position is filled.

$19.23 - $23.08

Compensation Disclaimer

The pay may vary depending on job related factors, such as work location, experience, knowledge, skills, education, certifications, training and internal equity.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) plan with company match
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• ADD
• flexible spending account
• paid time off
• company paid holidays

Attention Florida Applicants

This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com