Medical Assistant - Rheumatology

Sturdy Health; Mansfield (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Health is seeking a Medical Assistant - Rheumatology to coordinate and provide patient care for diverse groups. The role involves measuring vitals, documenting medical histories, and ensuring an excellent experience for patients. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a Medical Assistant Certificate, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate required.
• Ability to measure and document vitals.
• Experience in promoting an excellent patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides care for patients using therapeutic means.
• Prepares exam rooms and maintains clinical competency.
• Assists in managing clinical documentation and patient education.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Teamwork ability

Knowledge and use of medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a two year accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

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Coordinates and provides care for a group of patients spanning all age groups and cultures for a designated time frame using therapeutic means, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members while assuming responsibility and accountability for these patients. This is a Medical Assistant who has passed the state exam for MA certification.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork ability
• Demonstrated ability to interact with patients in promoting an excellent patient experience
• Ability to measure and document vitals, weight, and height
• Ability to obtain a basic medical history including chief complaint, medication history, social history, and family history
• Prepares exam rooms between patient contact
• Maintains clinical competency
• Knowledge and use of medical terminology
• Reviews, interprets, and manages clinical documentation
• Establishes excellent rapport with patients including patient education
• Works collaboratively with other health care professionals in providing outcome-oriented care
  
  

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience

• Knowledge and comfort managing prior authorization and referral process
• Ability to prepare the medical chart including importing medications from pharmacy, preloading vaccines, documenting pre-visit forms
• Ability to assist in inbox management and refills according to SMA policy
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR environment and office workflows
• Commitment to patient experience and quality improvement in the outpatient setting
• Ability to adapt in a busy office environment to meet care standards
  
  

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Graduate of a two year accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
  
  

License/Certification

• Medical Assistant Certificate
  
  

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Must be able and available to float to other practice locations as needed with reimbursement for mileage.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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