Medical Assistant - Triage

ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC•Omaha, NE

7h•Remote

About The Position

The Triage Medical Assistant, under the general supervision of the Triage Nurse Manager, as part of the Acute Care Team (ACT). The Triage Medical Assistant is responsible for abiding by the policies and procedures of the OneWorld Community Health Centers while performing the clinical and clerical duties necessary to meet the goal of providing primary healthcare. They work primarily from home, but report to work in the clinic on a rotating basis. Work involves medication refill requests, prior authorization processing, and telephonic patient assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required, OR must be actively pursuing a high school diploma/GED.
Medical Assistant diploma required; current AAMA certification preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within the first 30 days of employment.
Certified Medication Aide required within the first three months of employment.
Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office products required; experience with an Electronic Health Record preferred.
Proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
Demonstrated ability to relate with warmth and empathy to OneWorld patients and staff.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
Flexibility with changing work schedules is required.
Position includes remote work from home, which requires a home computer, phone, and high-speed internet access.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy Certificate preferred.
Prior healthcare experience preferred.
Medical Assistant diploma required; current AAMA certification preferred.
Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office products required; experience with an Electronic Health Record preferred.