Registered Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is a member of the patient centered medical home (PCMH) care team responsible for working with providers, nurses, and other front office staff to ensure the complete and timely patient flow process. This individual exhibits sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population and must maintain strict confidentiality. The Medical Assistant administers health questionnaire to patients; Act as a chaperone by accompanying the clinician in the exam room for any intimate exam; Update patient information in Epic (EMR system); Manage in-basket messages; Takes patient history & vital signs; Prepares patients for exam & treatment; Prepares exam rooms w/ necessary equipment & supplies; Assists with scheduling of tests & treatments; Adhere to infection control and safety guidelines, and confidentiality and privacy policies; Maintain competency in the use of clinical equipment and procedure; Connect language interpretation service for the clinician when needed; Assists with administrative tasks as needed; Explores community resources available to meet the patient’s needs; Maintain ongoing networking efforts w/community providers in the area; Perform other related duties as needed.
Requirements
- Professional positive attitude, vision, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position.
- Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program and/or CNA or PCT program
- CPR certification required upon hire and recertification bi-annually
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a clinical setting, preferred
- Familiarity working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) helpful.
- Bilingual: Spanish-English or English/Creole helpful
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively interpret medical terminology
- Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants or in process of acquiring Certification, a plus.
Responsibilities
- Administers health questionnaire to patients
- Act as a chaperone by accompanying the clinician in the exam room for any intimate exam
- Update patient information in Epic (EMR system)
- Manage in-basket messages
- Takes patient history & vital signs
- Prepares patients for exam & treatment
- Prepares exam rooms w/ necessary equipment & supplies
- Assists with scheduling of tests & treatments
- Adhere to infection control and safety guidelines, and confidentiality and privacy policies
- Maintain competency in the use of clinical equipment and procedure
- Connect language interpretation service for the clinician when needed
- Assists with administrative tasks as needed
- Explores community resources available to meet the patient’s needs
- Maintain ongoing networking efforts w/community providers in the area
- Perform other related duties as needed
Benefits
- OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
- 100% Outpatient Setting
- Excellent health & welfare benefit options
- Competitive Compensation and bonus
- Optimus and its caring, multi-lingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
