Medical Assistant - REMOTE POSTION/WORK FROM HOME - Chicago/Merrillville, IN 46410 area

Recooty; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join a virtual patient care program. This full-time remote role involves supporting patients with chronic conditions through regular communication and monitoring. Ideal candidates will have a passion for patient care, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while being part of a collaborative team. With a focus on preventative care, this position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' health. If you are committed to providing excellent care and support, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Medical Assistant or nurse required.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Passion for working with older patients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient vitals and assist with medications and MD visits.
• Communicate with patients via phone and text for lifestyle changes.
• Maintain patient electronic medical records and perform related duties.

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Education

High School or Equivalent

Technical Medical Assistant

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Computer Skills

Job description

Lara Health is currently in search of an experienced Medical Assistant for our virtual patient care program. You will be joining a wonderful team of lovely MAs and nurses who provide preventative care and support to patients between their doctor visits and support a local PCP with their patient services. This is a full time position (min 30 hours a week). Must be based within Merrillville, IN 46410 region.

COMPENSATION: $20/hour plus performance bonuses, contract

THIS IS A FULLY REMOTE POSITION (WORK FROM HOME) WITH SOME LOCAL TRAVEL REQUIRED. THERE IS SOME FLEXIBILITY ON THE WORKING HOURS. MIN 5 YEAR EXPERIENCE IN CARING FOR CHRONIC CONDITION PATIENTS IS REQUIRED (PREFERABLY IN PRIMARY CARE/DIABETES/CARDIOLOGY).

Join us for the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work! The Medical Assistant supports providers with ongoing patient monitoring and chronic care management, with the following duties:

1. Responsible for monitoring patient blood pressure, blood sugar, and other vitals, helping them with meds, MD visits, etc.
2. Communicate with patients (VIA PHONE AND TEXT) on a regular basis, helping them make lifestyle changes in order to improve their long term health.
3. Occasionally travel to the patient home to perform tests or draw blood, etc.
4. Maintain patient electronic medical record (EMR) and perform other duties as assigned.

Specific skills and experience required:

1. Passion for working with (older) patients, customer service skills.
2. Min 5 years experience as MA or nurse.
3. Preventative patient care background preferred, experience in primary care, cardiology or diabetes clinic highly desired.
4. Work independently and with a team.
5. Organizational and time management skills.
6. Computer skills appropriate to position, you will need your own computer and a reliable internet service.
7. Written and verbal communication skills, administrative and clerical skills, critical thinking.
8. Medical terminology use and understanding.

Certification & Licensure mandatory:

1. Approved Medical Assistant Certification required.
2. Or EMT (Emergency Medical Technician).
3. Or NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician).
4. Or Paramedic.
5. Or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse).

Education:

1. Required: High School or Equivalent.
2. Preferred: Technical Medical Assistant.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS THESE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS.

This position would be ideal for someone looking to work intensively with patients and who is well organized and able to commit to a min 30 hours a week. Most of your work is phone-based, talking to patients during the day so you need to be very communicative, with a suitable place to work. Approx 10% of the time is required to travel to the patient home.

No agencies/recruiters. Only online applications considered (do not call or email). We regret that we are unable to answer all applicants, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.