Clinical Medical Assistant & Front Desk Specialist

Yale New Haven Health; Greenwich (CT); Hybride; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and physician assistants with patient care, clerical tasks, and patient flow in a fast-paced setting. You will prepare patients for visits, document vital signs, and assist in examinations under physician direction.

The role requires at least 1 year of relevant experience and education as MA/CNA/EMT or related program, with preferred certifications (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) and BLS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a MA, CNA, EMT, ACA, PCA/PCT, paramedic, or phlebotomist.
• High School diploma or equivalent; MA certificate program or Phlebotomy/Nurse Aide/EMT/Paramedic certifications preferred.
• Certification/registration (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) preferred; BLS certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Collaborates with providers and clinical staff to deliver direct/indirect patient care.
• Prepares patients for visits: height/weight, vital signs, history intake, documents findings.
• Maintains census records and provides records to designated recipients; supports data collection and quality monitoring.
• Coordinates billing and follow-up for each patient account to ensure timely submission of claims.
• Cross-trains to provide administrative/clerical coverage for the reception area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Medical terminology

CPR

Formation

High School + MA/cert options

Description du poste

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsible for assisting physicians and physician assistants with partient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of physician and physician assistants. Conveys a positive image. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Effectively works in collaboration with providers and clinical /clerical staff to provide direct/indirect care to patients and families.
• 1.1Prepares patient for visit. Includes, but is not limited to: height and weight, history intake, vital signs, pulse oximetry, and documents findings.
• 2.Maintains patient records effectively.
• 2.1Updates and maintains census records and provides those records to designated recipient when requested. b. Assists staff in the collection of quality, utilization, and satisfaction data. c. Participates in quality assurance monitoring of service, patient care and operational efficiency indicators, and follows up with appropriate interventions and problem solving as indicated in documentation review and by feedback from the health care team.
• 3.Performs a range of duties required to coordinate the billing and follow-up of each patient account. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Ensure providers submit timely and accurate billing.
• 4.The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's / area's/ department's policies and procedures.
• 5.Cross-trained to provide administrative and clerical coverage for reception area as needed.
• 6.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent required. Must meet one of the following requirements: graduation from an accredited medical assistant (MA) certificate program or Phlebotomy program, certification as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), emergency medical technician (EMT), or paramedic. Employees who join YNHHS through a merger or acquisition may satisfy educational requirements by demonstrating the appropriate combination of education, relevant experience, and current competencies.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a medical assistant (MA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), emergency medical technician (EMT), ambulatory care associate (ACA), patient care associate/technician (PCA/PCT), paramedic, or phlebotomist required. New graduates from an accredited medical assistant certificate program, with less than one (1) year of experience, will be considered.

LICENSURE

Certification/registration (CCMA/CMA/AAMA/RMA) preferred. Certification/registration may be accepted in lieu of graduation from an accredited MA school. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Experience with Medical terminology and skills associated with medical assisting and CPR are required to assist the physician and physician assistants with patient evaluation and follow up treatment.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Pleasant office setting. Standing, sitting and walking most of the day and working with lightweight equipment. The job is rated with a light physical demand level. There is moderate amount of stress dealing with a corporate environment.

YNHHS Requisition ID

190406