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Pride Health · 1 day ago

Medical Assistant

Pride Health is seeking Medical Assistants to join a team in the Urology department. The role involves assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician, while also managing patient flow and maintaining medical records.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Maintains patient flow during clinic hours. Documents review of systems; measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, weight and height; updates past and current medical, social and family history; reviews medications and updates medication list at each visit. Correctly records patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR). May assist in training of new employees
Prepares patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing to make certain that all diagnostic test results, hospital reports and other medical records necessary to help the physician care for the patient are in the patient's chart. Accesses and navigates websites or calls outside facilities to obtain necessary information. May act as Super User for Electronic Medical Record
Refills medications and pre-authorizes medications including communicating with the patient, pharmacy, or insurance company as needed to complete the task. Maintains recording of patient samples and other medications and disposes expired medications. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients; maintains clean, fully supplied exam rooms. Orders medical supplies as needed. Completes patient assistance paperwork/requests as needed
Obtains pertinent medical information from patients to facilitate medical decision making per specific office protocol procedures. Returns calls as needed. Responds to MyChart as needed. Works in-baskets, daily work flow logs, and work queues in EMR/Practice Management system. May coordinate/oversee work queues in office. Answers incoming calls, schedules appointments, checks-in and out patients, and completes pre-certifications for prescriptions, procedures, and surgeries as needed
Operates EKG, cardiac monitors, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests as needed and other clinical duties such as administering vaccinations, phlebotomy and cast removal as assigned
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Maintains patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements with the medical assistant role. Demonstrates comprehension and support of quality measures and patient experience

Qualification

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)BLS CertificationPhlebotomyAdministrationMicrosoft ExcelVerbal skillsSocial skillsScheduling systems

Required

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR and scheduling systems)
Strong verbal and social skills to facilitate working respectfully with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and drug reps in person or by telephone
Ability and willingness to travel to other physician offices as requested or needed
High School diploma or equivalent
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program
BLS

Preferred

Two (2) to five (5) years of Medical Assistant or other relevant experience
Practice in different care settings (eg. Primary care, Speciality, EMT, etc.)
Complementary clinical skills such as phlebotomy, performing EKGs, stiches removal, splinting, etc
Associate degree
Certified/Registered Medical Assistant from a certifying body

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)
401(k)-retirement savings
Life & disability insurance
An employee assistance program
Legal support
Auto, home insurance
Pet insurance
Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Company

Pride Health

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Pride Health is a staffing and recruiting company that provides account management and staffing solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Barnes
Scheduling Lead PHC/OPWDD
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