Primary Care Medical Assistant

Fast Pace Health • Dunlap, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Fast Pace Health strives to provide a best in class patient experience in every interaction. We are seeking a highly-skilled, experienced Primary Care Medical Assistant to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate will be deeply committed to nurturing our Fast Pace mission of teamwork, communication, empowerment and quality care in a friendly and encouraging environment.

Fast Pace Health aims to push for a new vision of healthcare in rural communities that will consist of an array of different services. We are changing the delivery of healthcare in these rural areas by integrating excellent patient care, education, accessibility, and community service, in a way that puts the patient’s needs first and improves the health status of our communities.

Requirements

• At least 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in a primary care setting
• High School Diploma or Its Equivalent

Responsibilities

• Triage patients by checking and recording vitals, collect and record pertinent clinical history and all other information deemed necessary for proper charting in the EMS
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms for patient intake
• Assists primary care provider in patient assessments, examinations, and minor procedures
• Observe patients, charting, reporting changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and taking any necessary action
• Perform lab testing and phlebotomy. Handles and labels specimens for laboratory and pathology testing
• Perform wound care and suture removal as needed
• Perform federal and non-federal DOT, BAT and Drug Screen exams
• Ensure patient comfort and confidentiality during procedures
• The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all employees, build and maintain confidence and credibility with all employees
• Deliver clinical and administrative support for the team and adhere to all policies and procedures of the company
• Ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Company, of teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness
• Verify insurance coverage, obtain authorizations, and schedule referrals.
• Maintain and update patient records
• Prepare and organize patient charts for upcoming appointments
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the appointment calendar
• May perform as a Scribe as needed
• Assist providers with conducting proper patient follow-ups, including but not limited to, conducting follow-up calls within 1-2 days of treatment, respond to messages within the same day of receipt
• Answer phone calls, address patient inquiries, and triage urgent messages to primary care provider
• Manage inventory, order medical supplies and medications as needed.
• Responsible for learning the aspects of compliance in the company by completing all mandatory compliance
• Maintain primary care, patient-centered medical home, and value base care knowledge to promote and sell services
• Ability to fulfill all responsibilities of the Patient Care Specialist position as detailed in the specific Patient Care Specialist job description.
• Assists with urgent care activities as primary care schedule allows
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Flexible schedule options Monday to Friday only (including 4x10's)
• No on call/after hours
• Scheduled Patients
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive pay and benefits (medical/vision/dental/401k)
• Nurturing family-like atmosphere fostering success and fulfillment through supportive bonds and collaborative achievements
• Contribute to our mission by serving your local community
• Limitless growth opportunities: diverse patients, continuous learning, and internal promotion

What This Job Offers

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