Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist

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Description

The Medical Assistant 1 is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant 1 performs basic administrative/clerical/operational/customer support/computational tasks. Typically works on routine and patterned assignments.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant 1 performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms and gathering and inputting information into the electronic medical records system, taking vital signs, giving injections, performing diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site. Collaborates closely with Physicians and Nurses. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions are limited to defined parameters around work expectations, quality standards, priorities and timing, and works under close supervision and/or within established policies/practices and guidelines with minimal opportunity for deviation.

Required Qualifications


High School Diploma
Less than 2 years of Medical Assistant experience in 'back-office' direct patient care
Applicable State licensure in field of study (RMA/ CMA)
Current CPR certification
Less than 2 years of leadership experience
This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana/Senior Bridge's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
Must be a team player with excellent communication skills
Experience in a fast pace/high volume environment
Experience with MS Outlook
Basic Computer knowledge
Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences


Preferred Qualifications


Bilingual
Hands-on professional Phlebotomy experience
Experience with Electronic Medical Records
Experience with HEDIS
Active Medical Assistant Certification or Registration from the following: American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association, American Registry of Medical Assistants, National Association for Health Professionals, and/or American Medical Technologist
Rad tech license ( AART)


Additional Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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