Temporary Medical Assistant - Roseburg

P3 Health Partners • Roseburg, OR

17h • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

P3 Health Partners is a physician-led organization focused on guiding communities to better health, unburdening clinicians, aligning incentives, and engaging patients. They are seeking a Temporary Medical Assistant who is passionate about their work, enjoys a fun environment, and is motivated to join a fast-growing organization in Oregon. This position is 100% onsite and plays a key patient-facing role in P3's team approach to care delivery, supporting the Quadruple Aim: improved outcomes, improved patient experience, improved clinician experience, and decreased cost of care.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• Completion of Medical Assistant course of study, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years clinical experience, including minimum 2 years in a managed care/HMO organization
• Experience applying medical management treatment guidelines and nationally recognized criteria, such as InterQual / McKesson, MCG, or other practical management guidelines required
• Familiarity with EMR’s
• Friendly and compassionate disposition
• Proficiency with computer, software programs (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel) and internet required
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks based on importance
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality of all patient records
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of vital signs and other clinical skills to obtain and maintain employment

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary; reconcile medications; address gaps in care.
• Performs various procedures (i.e. venipuncture, ear lavage, medication administration) and specimen handling.
• Perform administrative duties such as chart preparation, answering phones, form completion, scheduling appointments, process direct referrals and schedules follow-up appointments.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED