Medical Assistant WellMed at Singing Hills

About the role

We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level.

Responsibilities

• Organizes the clinical environment and provides support in patient care situations.
• Assists in identifying patient needs or problems and communicating data to the provider or other members of the clinical team.
• Delivers quality customer service.
• Ensures policy and procedures are followed including infection control, privacy and confidentiality.
• Completes mandatory training.
• Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice, including operating diagnostic equipment, administering non-intravenous medication, and collecting blood specimens via venipuncture or capillary.
• Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave, rooms patients, and records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies.
• Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers at time of hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Basic computer literacy with intermediate Excel skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Bilingual.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift, push or pull >35 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery.
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing.
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.
• Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Ability to discriminate shades of color when reading dipstick.

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).