Medical Assistant - Urology (MA, CMA, EMT considered)

Summit Health Management; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to $8,000

Job summary

VillageMD in Bend, OR is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and PAs with patient flow, room preparation, and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include measuring vitals, documenting in EHR, scheduling, referrals, and ensuring safety. Requires a High School Diploma and MA or phlebotomy program completion; BLS within 30 days; willing to travel to satellite offices as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program.
• 0-1 year related work experience, required.
• 2-4 years related work experience, preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Basic proficiency in computer use.
• Travel: commute to satellite offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the examination room.
• Escorts patient into the room.
• Cleans examination room after exams.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visits.
• Documents information in EHR.
• Verifies medications and allergies in EHR.
• Provides referrals and orders in PMS/EHR.
• Maintains safety and waste disposal.
• Assists in transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
• Provides scribing services.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EHR documentation

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program

Phlebotomy program

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

This position is eligible for an annual bonus of up to $8,000!!

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares the examination room.
• Escorts patient into the room.
• Cleans examination room when exam is complete.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit.
• Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
• Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
• Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner.
• Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.
• Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
• Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
• Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Understands and performs within scope of practice.
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required.
• Documents appropriately in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
• Accurately documents allergies in EHR.
• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital
• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
• All other duties as assigned
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
• Provide scribing services.

Education, Certification, Computer & Training Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program, required.
• 0-1 year related work experience, required.
• 2-4 years related work experience, preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, required
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required
• Basic proficiency in computer use, required
• Travel: Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Join us as we deliver the care we want to see in the world. Together, we can create better outcomes for all.