Medical Assistant

Conviva Care Centers • Savannah, GA

200d • $44,900 - $60,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant assumes ownership and leads advanced and highly specialized administrative, operational, and customer support duties that require independent initiative and judgment. The Medical Assistant performs clinical duties, including but not limited to: discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, medication/vaccine administration, phlebotomy, collecting specimens, performing diagnostic screening tests, sterilizing/cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and documenting information into the electronic medical records system. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions are regarding the daily priorities for an administrative work group and/or external vendors including coordinating work activities and monitoring progress towards schedules/goals, and often oversees work of others and/or is the primary administrative owner of a main process, program, product, or technology. Works within broad guidelines with little oversight. The Medical Assistant 4 possesses advanced skills and knowledge, contributes to process improvement, delivers in-depth education/training, and provides advanced guidance/mentoring to other Medical Assistants.

Requirements

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Experience in medication/vaccine administration.
• 3+ years of Medical Assistant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certified.
• Must be screened for Tuberculosis (TB).

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience in a PCO center.
• Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for patient care.
• Perform clinical duties including discussing symptoms and obtaining vital signs.
• Administer medications and vaccines.
• Conduct phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Perform diagnostic screening tests and sterilize/clean equipment.
• Maintain examination rooms and document information in electronic medical records.
• Collaborate closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Make decisions regarding daily priorities for administrative work groups.
• Coordinate work activities and monitor progress towards schedules/goals.
• Oversee work of others and manage main processes or programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off including company and personal holidays.
• Volunteer time off.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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