Float Medical Assistant

CenterWell • Louisville, KY

2d

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first Healthcare isn’t just about health anymore. It’s about caring for family, friends, finances, and personal life goals. It’s about living life fully. At CenterWell, a division of Humana, we want to help people everywhere, including our associates, lead their best lives. We support our associates to be happier, healthier, and more productive in their professional and personal lives. We encourage our people to build relationships that inspire, support, and challenge them. We promote lifelong well-being by giving our associates fresh perspective, new insights, and exciting opportunities to grow their careers. At CenterWell, we’re seeking innovative people who want to make positive changes in their lives, the lives of our members, and the healthcare industry as a whole. The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative / operational / customer support assignments. Performs computations. Typically works on semi-routine assignments. Responsible for decisions focusing on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. CenterWell Medical Assistants work within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, while working under minimal direction. Medical Assistants follow standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion. CenterWell is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced – Float Medical Assistant - who is interested in growing with the company and being a part of something great! Please note: This is a FLOAT position and will require you to work between offices as business needs require. Mileage will be reimbursed for travel between clinics. About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care, a subsidiary of Humana Inc., is Humana's primary care medical group practice with centers open or opening in Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky and Texas. CenterWell Senior Primary Care has a strong emphasis on senior-focused primary care for members of Medicare Advantage health plans and is committed to providing personalized, high-quality primary care combined with an excellent patient experience. CenterWell Senior Primary Care has experience in both the treatment and management of most chronic and acute-care conditions. The practices also provide health education and value-added, well-being services at the centers and around their neighborhoods to help both patients and community members improve their health. Medical Assistant Role Overview: Prepare patients for examinations, including taking vitals Recording & updating patient medical histories in electronic medical records software Performing routine tests and/or screenings such as mammograms, colorectal screening, and EKGs Preparing and administering medications, including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider Counseling patients on medication and special diets Wound care and changing dressings Sterilizing and cleaning equipment and ensuring maintenance of examination rooms Collaborates closely with physicians and nurses to ensure top level patient care Vaccine Policy: Humana, and its affiliates, encourages primary vaccination and an initial booster for forward-facing staff, except in cases of approved exceptions, in keeping with existing policy. We recommend eligible team members receive COVID-19 boosters per CDC guidance, including the updated booster, with specific protection for Omicron variants, but vaccination is not a requirement of employment. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status unless you are eating, drinking, or are working in an office alone. Use your skills to make an impact

Requirements

• Successful completion of MA school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR Certified
• This role is considered patient facing and is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB

Nice To Haves

• Certified or Registered – (Arizona, Indiana, & South Carolina candidates require Medical Assistant Certification or Registration)
• Phlebotomy experience
• Medication/vaccine administration experience
• 1+ years MA experience
• Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations, including taking vitals
• Recording & updating patient medical histories in electronic medical records software
• Performing routine tests and/or screenings such as mammograms, colorectal screening, and EKGs
• Preparing and administering medications, including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider
• Counseling patients on medication and special diets
• Wound care and changing dressings
• Sterilizing and cleaning equipment and ensuring maintenance of examination rooms
• Collaborates closely with physicians and nurses to ensure top level patient care

Benefits

• Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED