Medical Assistant WellMed Remcon

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice.
• Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests).
• Removes staples from superficial wounds.
• Changes wound dressings.
• Obtains cultures.
• Administers non-intravenous medication.
• Performs simple specimen collection via non-invasive techniques.
• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary.
• Performs EKGs.
• Completes quality control checks on equipment.
• Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave.
• Rooms patients according to policy and procedures.
• Prepares patient for examination.
• Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
• Captures patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies.
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments.
• Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect.
• Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A high school graduate or GED equivalent.
• A current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment.
• A current BLS certification (through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proven basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills.
• Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Proven good communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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 - $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Drug-Free Workplace

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.