LPN or Medical Assistant

Job Overview

This position provides both direct patient care in a primary care office and works with care delivery providers to identify gaps in care, schedule required care, and provide referral follow-up. The Medical Home Medical Assistant also acts as a clinical liaison to the physician care plan and actively communicates with patients. The MA participates in process improvements, is knowledgeable of clinical goals and outcomes including patient satisfaction and engagement.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in the rooming process for adult and/or pediatric patients, including clinical procedures, immunizations, venipuncture, point-of-care testing, and proper use of medical equipment while following all protocols and policies.
• Provides accurate and complete documentation of rooming information, clinical calls, orders, pending prescriptions, pharmacy updates, and workflow tasks; addresses phone and MyChart messages promptly and escalates issues as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of population health and embraces wellness, prevention, and chronic disease management; participates in strategies to close care gaps through pre-visit planning, daily huddles, and communication with physicians.
• Understands adult and/or pediatric preventive medicine schedules, including wellness visits, vitals, labs, immunizations, screening tools, and patient education; identifies and communicates care gaps, utilization, and chronic disease needs.
• Participates in ongoing education such as Lunch and Learns and other training opportunities to support continued clinical development.
• Supports the longitudinal care continuum by collaborating with wrap-around services (behavioral health, complex care nursing, social work, CHWs, etc.), providing community resources, and coaching patients on wellness and chronic disease management.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Healthcare; Healthcare clinical experience preferred
• Physician practice or related field equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
• Must be certified or registered medical assistant
• Maintain this certification and registration status
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), through AMT, NCCT, or NHA, or certified Medical Assistant (CAN) by AAMA, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Medical office flow, especially the clerical/front office tasks
• Ability to make quick decisions based on well thought out consequences/results
• Knowledge of EMR, practice management software and medical coding/billing strongly encouraged

Location and Schedule

Location: 8020 Liberty Way
Schedule: Full time, day shift

Incentives & Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials
• Opportunities for professional growth
• A comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement