Job Description

Payrate: starting at $18/hr

Duration: 6 month contract to hire

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of

employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in

the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this

role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the

applicable law of the worksite location.

Day to Day:

An employer is seeking a Medical Assistant located in Newtown, CT. This role requires a patient-centric approach to care as you are supporting internal medicine.

· Provide patient care, clinical summary and direction on next steps or follow up

· Perform phlebotomy for patients as needed

· Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per protocol

· Manage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines

· Carry out standing orders consistent with practice policies and procedures

· Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)

· Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients; assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources for disease management and other services; refer patients when appropriate

· Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR

· Monitor task buckets in order to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders/worklists and monitor status of critical referrals

· In coordination with Regional Nurse Managers, maintain oversight of temperature monitoring

· Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork

· Provide attention to patients in a manner that builds confidence, trust and loyalty

· Demonstrate respect for patients and ProHealth staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality

· Maintain open lines of communications with care team and Regional Management team

· Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and company policies

· Adhere to all patient safety initiatives and infection control regulations

· Perform other duties as assigned

Must haves:

· High School Diploma or GED

· Graduate of Accredited Medical Assistant program

· Certified Medical Assistant, or the ability to obtain CMA/ RMA within 120 days of hire

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

Plusses:

· Experience in a primary care setting

· Experience working with an electronic health record

· Knowledge of medical terminology

· Knowledge of ICD - 10 and CPT coding

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