Geriatric Medical Assistant – Day Center & Clinic

Chapters Health System, Inc.; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide care to participants aged 55 and older within a PACE program in a Florida setting.

You will perform clinical and administrative duties, support a multidisciplinary team, and help coordinate scheduling and follow-up care. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, Medical Assistant and BLS certifications, and at least with one year of experience with frail elderly populations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant Certification.
• BLS Certification.
• One year of experience working with the frail elderly, long-term care population or end-of-life care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CNAs, nurses, medical providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient care needs are met.
• Perform administrative duties including authorizing/scheduling appointments, coordinating transportation services, data entry, answering phones, ordering supplies/stocking inventory.
• Take medical histories, obtain vital signs, room patients, prepare lab specimens, and administer medications or immunizations as directed by a provider.
• Assist with transfers and scheduling of follow-up care.
• Screen calls for referrals to physicians and practitioners.
• Participate in quality initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Document patient data and education per PACE policies.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Excel / MS Office

EMR access

Professionalism

Self-directed work

Team-based care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Chapters Health System, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide care to participants aged 55 and older within a PACE program in a Florida setting.

You will perform clinical and administrative duties, support a multidisciplinary team, and help coordinate scheduling and follow-up care. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, Medical Assistant and BLS certifications, and at least with one year of experience with frail elderly populations.