Medical Assistant (pediatrics)

Mosaic Community Health; East Bend (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Community Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the primary care team with rooming, medication reconciliation, and coordinating care during visits. The MA will assist with patient education and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR.

The role includes in-office testing such as EKG, phlebotomy, and hearing/vision tests, as well as preparation of exam rooms and specimen handling. CPR certification is required within twelve months of hire.

Qualifications

• Accredited medical assistant certification required within twelve months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Pre-visit chart scrub (EMR): referrals, medications, immunizations, allergies, labs, preventive care needs.
• Medication, immunization, and allergy reconciliation.
• Rooming the patient (in person or remote for MA II/III) with vitals and care reconciling.
• Prepare, administer, and document medications and vaccines.
• Assist with clinical procedures.
• Review plan of care and AVS with patient.
• Address patient encounters via electronic health records.
• Conduct clinical services: EKG, pulse oximetry, hearing/vision testing, venipuncture.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Verbal communication

Documentation

Windows proficiency

EHR experience

Education

High School/GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Description

The Medical Assistant (MA) is a member of the primary care team who provides direct patient care and provider support. The goal is to provide coordinated patient centered clinical support related to visit-level care. The MA facilitates the coordinated planning of office visits via patient and team collaboration, the initial rooming of patients during office visits (including medication reconciliation, risk factor review, and health maintenance review), provider support during office visits, reviews with patient the plan of care, and assists with follow-up as needed. In addition, the MA may also perform in-office testing and clinic services (phlebotomy, EKG, hearing & vision testing, etc.), preparation and maintenance of exam rooms, maintenance of patient records, and other tasks as requested by medical providers.

• Pre-visit chart scrub (EMR): Including, but not limited to referrals, reviewing medications, Immunizations, allergies, future and standing lab orders, health maintenance due, and preventive care needs.
• Medication, Immunization, and allergy reconciliation.
• Rooming the patient may happen in person or remote: Including, but not limited to vitals/medical records/reconciling care everywhere with health history (remote rooming is applicable to MA II and MA III only).
• Prepare, administer, and document medications and vaccines.
• Assist with clinical procedures.
• Review provider recommendations and after visit summary (AVS) with patient.
• Address to patient encounters via electronic health records.
• Conduct clinical services: Including, but not limited to EKG, pulse oximetry, hearing & vision testing, collect and/or process lab specimens, spirometer, venipuncture.
• Schedule patient appointments, coordination of care with appropriate staff (e.g. CHW, PharmD, RNCC, Nutrition) for appointments or tests with specialists.
• Deliver patient care within HRSA services scope and approved locations, encompassing patient homes, community-based sites, and providing home-based care when necessary and in adherence to defined services and safety protocols.

Clinic Operations

• Care of the clinic, maintain cleanliness.
• Supply ordering.
• Room Stocking.
• Sterile Instrument Processing.
• Quality Assurance routine tasks (including but not limited to running controls, checking exp. dates, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

Critical thinking and problem solving skills. Must have excellent written, verbal, telephone and interpersonal communication skills. Familiarity/experience with client interaction on the telephone. Knowledge of available basic community services. Basic typing skills (such as 30 WPM). Basic personal computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Windows® operating system. EHR experience, EPIC experience a plus.

Accredited medical assistant certification required within twelve months of hire.

Who We Are

Mosaic Community Health prides itself on being an innovative health system that pioneers unique and creative ways to provide and improve patient access to health care. Since our founding in 2002 we have proudly served insured and uninsured patients regardless of age, ethnicity, or income.
We focus on a holistic approach to patient care by incorporating behavioral health, pharmacy, and nutrition support to serve patients in the most meaningful way. At Mosaic Community Health, you will work with incredibly dedicated and mission-centered peers and be part of a dynamic team based environment.
Mosaic Community Health offers more than just a job, it is a lifestyle. A lifestyle of serving others. A lifestyle of being an integral part of your community. A lifestyle that offers work/life balance. A lifestyle of enjoying the outdoors! Central Oregon offers over 300 days of sunshine a year, so enjoy a PTO day on the mountain, biking/hiking trails, or the river! A lifestyle that improves lives, including yours.

Qualifications

Education

High School/GED or better.

Experience

Less than 2 years:

0-2 year(s) of healthcare experience or Bachelor’s degree in related field may be considered in lieu of experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR

Preferred

Certified Med Assistant

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