Lead Medical Assistant

Centerwell; Gateway (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Conviva Senior Primary Care seeks a Lead Medical Assistant to serve as the initial contact for patient care, handling both administrative and clinical tasks. You will lead advanced administrative and operational responsibilities, exercising independent initiative and reporting to the Center Administrator.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, phlebotomy, vaccine administration, inputting data into EMR, and collaborating with physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Medical Assistant certification through a recognized body (AAH, AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NAHP, NAHT, NCCT, NHA, MedCA, AMCA).
• Demonstrated experience in phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and administer injections.
• Input patient information into electronic medical records.
• Sterilize and clean equipment; maintain examination rooms.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses; deliver direct patient care within certification scope.
• Lead and coordinate advanced administrative and operational processes.
• Monitor progress toward schedules and oversee work of others.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Supervisory experience

CPR certified

Education

Medical Assistant certification (MA/CMA)

Job description

Become a part of our caring community

The Lead Medical Assistant serves as the initial contact for patient care and is responsible for both administrative and clinical tasks. We are looking for you to take ownership and lead advanced, specialized administrative, operational, and customer support responsibilities, exercising independent initiative. You will report to the Center Administrator.

Job Functions:

• Perform clinical tasks including taking vital signs, administering injections, collecting specimens, drawing blood, and conducting diagnostic tests.
• Discuss symptoms with patients and input information into electronic medical records.
• Sterilize and clean equipment and maintain examination rooms at an outpatient care site.
• Collaborate with Physicians and Nurses.
• Deliver direct patient care within scope of active certification
• Lead and coordinate advanced administrative and operational processes.
• Monitor progress toward schedules and goals and oversee work of others.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required:

• You must hold current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant through one of the organizations recognized by Conviva/Humana. Acceptable certifying bodies include: Allied American Health (AAH), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) – Foreign Medical and Nurses Graduates only, National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP), National Association of Healthcare Technicians (NAHT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Medical Career Assessment (MedCA), and American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
• Demonstrated experience in phlebotomy.
• Experience with medication and vaccine administration.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience in a clinical setting.
• Minimum of 3 years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• You will be patient-facing and participate in our Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. Candidates selected for this role will be required to undergo TB screening.

Preferred:

• 3+ years MA experience in PCO center
• Value-based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam before foreign language communication

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location: Onsite in Jacksonville, FL

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$48,300 - $65,900 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About Conviva Senior Primary Care: Conviva Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. As part of Humana’s Primary Care Organization, which includes CenterWell Senior Primary Care, Conviva’s innovative, value-based approach means each patient gets the best care, when needed most, and for the lowest cost. We go beyond physical health – addressing the social, emotional, behavioral and financial needs that can impact our patients' well-being.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer atCenterWell.com.

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