Virtual Medical Assistant

CenterWell • Arlington, TX

4d • $43,000 - $56,200 • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative responsibilities in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant 2 performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments. Typically work on semi-routine assignments.
The Medical Assistant performs clinical responsibilities such as discussing symptoms and obtaining vital signs. The Medical Assistant also administers medications and vaccines, performs phlebotomy, and collects specimens. Additionally, the Medical Assistant performs diagnostic screening tests, sterilizes and cleans equipment, and maintains examination rooms. Finally, the Medical Assistant documents information into the electronic medical records system. Collaborate with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Deliver direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Work within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has latitude over prioritization/timing, and works. Follow standard procedures that allow opportunity for interpretation/deviation and independent.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Medical Assistant school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified
• Self-provided internet service with at minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Nice To Haves

• Certified or Registered – (Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina candidate require Medical Assistant Certification or Registration)
• Phlebotomy experience
• Medication/vaccine administration experience
• 1+ years MA experience
• Value-based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, Certified Phlebotomy Technician/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam before foreign language communication

Responsibilities

• Discussing symptoms and obtaining vital signs.
• Administering medications and vaccines.
• Performing phlebotomy and collecting specimens.
• Performing diagnostic screening tests.
• Sterilizing and cleaning equipment.
• Maintaining examination rooms.
• Documenting information into the electronic medical records system.
• Collaborating with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Delivering direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

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