Certified Medical Assistant - Float

Aviva Health•Roseburg, OR

1d•$22 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

Aviva Health is a dynamic and mission-driven federally qualified health center (FQHC) committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services with a holistic approach. We address patients' medical, behavioral health, dental, and social service needs. As a vital healthcare resource, we foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where dedicated professionals can make a meaningful impact. Join our team and be part of an organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and community.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent education.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Hospital or Clinical setting.
National certification as a Medical Assistant.
BLS certification (maintaining current certification is required for continued employment).
Proven leadership experience.
Ability to work independently.
Detail oriented, organized, and able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Excellent computer and organizational skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of office procedures, patient flow, triage, and scheduling.
Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and writing clearly and concisely.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions and deliver upon expectations.
Understanding of basic medical terminology.
Ability to be cross trained in Specialties, Family Medicine and Pediatrics procedures.
Ability to be flexible and retain special training in call center, Medical Records, insurance coordination, medical referrals, Gap List, and chart scrubbing.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a training program as directed by the MA Training Coordinator.
National Certification through one of the following certifying agencies: American Allied Health Association, National Center for Competency, or the National Health Career Association.

Responsibilities

Room patients, including obtaining vital signs, verifying medications, medical history, and other pertinent information.
Assist physicians and nurses as needed.
Perform EKG's.
Perform peak flows/spirometry and administration of O2 as directed by provider.
Administer respiratory treatments as directed by provider.
Perform in-office labs and UDS and normal lab call backs.
Perform routine prescription refills under the supervision of the MA Lead.
Enter orders for medication and labs as directed by provider.
Scrub charts/huddle with provider and team daily.
Perform blood draws, injections, and immunization administration if competency requirements are met.
Assist with procedures and non-complicated wound care.
Perform suture/staple removal after patient is seen by provider.
Stock and clean rooms; use and maintain Autoclave for sterilization.
Schedule patients for follow-up per provider.
Assist with the training of other staff within MA scope of practice.
Assist team with desktop items and answer telephone calls.
Maintain all logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures).
Work at different clinics daily, weekly, and monthly.
Scrub patient charts and work on Gap List.
Handle medical referrals, including determining referral needs, making appointments with specialists, faxing chart information, determining patient payment, and contacting patients for required information.
Process medication pre-authorizations and insurance referral authorization requests.
Perform call center duties: answer telephones, register new patients, update demographic information in EMR, schedule and review appointment information, remind patients of arrival details and policies, and answer questions.
Screen new patients for eligibility, collect financial information, take insurance information, and prepare charts.
Perform medical records duties: pull patient charts, perform patient correspondence and notification of test results, process medical records requests within established timeframes, and follow release procedures.
Log requests in patient's chart.