Medical Assistant

CenterWell Home Health; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Venice, FL, offering first-contact patient care and support. Ideal candidates will have strong patient care experience, a Medical Assistant certification, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role involves direct patient interactions, managing schedules, and documenting health records, contributing to the quality care provided by the organization.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years of Medical Assistant experience in back-office direct patient care.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record medical history and vital signs.
• Manage the provider’s schedule to ensure efficient workflow.
• Prepare and administer medications under direction of healthcare providers.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant diploma or certificate

Current CPR certification

Job description

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments. Typically works on semi-routine assignments.

The Medical Assistant performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, medication/vaccine administration, phlebotomy, collecting specimens, performing diagnostic screening tests, sterilizing/cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and documenting information into the electronic medical records system. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction. Follows standard policies and procedures that allow opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.

Job Functions:

• Perform pre-visit planning based on patient visit type

• Manage the provider’s schedule to ensure efficient workflow

• Obtain and record medical history and vital signs

• Room patients and assist healthcare providers with medical procedures and treatments

• Perform specimen collection and point of care testing

• Prepare and administer medications under direction of healthcare providers

• Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including documentation of HEDIS and Stars quality measures

• Maintain established quality control standards

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications:

• Must have 1 – 2 years of Medical Assistant experience in 'back-office' direct patient care

• Medical Assistant diploma or certificate of completion from a Medical Assisting program

• Current CPR certification

• Phlebotomy experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active Certified Medical Assistant/CMA or Registered Medical Assistant/RMA certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA, AMT, ARMA, MedCa, NAHP, NAHT, NCCT, NHA or AAH

• Experience with HEDIS and ICD/CPT coding

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records

• Experience in a fast paced/high volume environment

• Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus

** Please attach a copy of your resume**

Additional Information:

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

Location: 4125 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

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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.$40,000 - $52,300 per year

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, volunteer time off, 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 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 creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

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