Medical Assistant Family Practice

Company: Evara Health
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionEvara Health strives to not only be the healthcare provider of choice, but also the employer of choice, one that offers you the opportunity to excel in your career and be a difference maker in the lives of the patients we serve. From competitive salaries and paid time off, to retirement plans and insurance, we make every effort to take care of our employees who contribute to the success or our company. Some of the many benefits offered include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off/Holiday Pay
• HSA/FSA
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Career development/Growth opportunities
• 403-B with Company Contribution Position Location: MLKReports to: Nurse Manager Job Summary: Performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician to assist in examination and treatment of patients. As a member of a care team, support the mission and goal achievement, organizational quality and patient centered care. Incorporate core organizational values of quality, respect, integrity, partnership and compassion in all activities and decisions. Comply with organizational policies, procedures, standards of care and related laws and regulations including HIPAA and OSHA regulations. To make yourself a top candidate please complete this 5 minute Behavioral Assessmenthttps://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/1NZ/MA-Recruiting(If having trouble with hyperlink, please copy and paste to web browser) Duties may include but are not limited to:
  • Responsible for knowing and following clinical policy and procedure, including documenting all patient interactions in EHR timely
  • Complete intake interview for new and returning patients, including counseling patients/families on their roles, and the Organization's role in a medical home
  • Participates in daily huddles, works with the care team to ensure pre-visit preparation including culturally and linguistically appropriate services
    • Prepare patients for exams consistent with the purpose of the exam
      • Perform related duties necessary to ensure quality patient care as requested by supervisor, including addressing barriers when the patient has not met treatment goals
      • Assist provider with exams of patient and special procedures as requested
      • Process all tasks, including phone calls from patients, routing as appropriate and responding in a timely manner
      • Scanned and faxed documents to be read, reviewed, placed in appropriate charts and/or routed as appropriate daily
      • Administer treatments including nebulizer, oral medications, pediatric and adult vaccines at the direction of the Nurse or provider
      • Perform screening tests including audiometry, EKG, Pulse Ox, and peak flow meter at the direction of the provider
        • Safely and accurately draws blood
          • Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with regulatory agencies and established organizational policies and procedures
          • Schedule patients for follow-up appointments based on established protocol, identified need and availability of appointments; follow-up with patients who have to keep important appointments
            • Clean and stock exam rooms, disinfect exam room tables, treatment and lab surfaces daily
            • Exhibits customer service consistent with organizational standards
              • Openly, clearly and respectfully share and receive information, opinions and concerns and feedback in a supportive manner
              • Work collaboratively by mentoring new and existing co-workers, building bridges and creating rapport with team members across the organization
              • Strict adherence to all Evara Health, HIPAA, HRSA, State, Federal and accreditation agency rules and regulations
                • Additional Telehealth duties may be assigned to include the following:
                • Work with assigned provider supporting Telehealth services to include New Patient appointments
                • Review assigned providers schedules 24 hours in advance to help facilitate Telehealth services
                • Ensure Telehealth patients are placed in appropriate provider waiting room prior to appointment
                • Be readily available via Skype for assigned Telehealth provider Education and Experience:
                  • Graduate of an approved MA Program
                    • Required: Novice to six (6) months; Preferred: One (1) or more years of experience as Medical Assistant. Must demonstrate required MA competencies. Experience with electronic health records highly desirable.Evara Health is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees, and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any status protected by the law.

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