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Primary Medical Care Assistant (Boston)
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$38,799 / year median in Massachusetts
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary:
- The Primary Care Medical Assistant provides care to patients in a clinic setting by managing patient flow through the clinic, obtaining pertinent clinical information including the patient's complaint, health history, and measurement of vital signs, preparing the patient for examination, assisting provider during the examination and follow up needs.
- Essential Functions
- + Optimize patient satisfaction, provider time and exam room utilization by maintaining patient flow, keeping appointments on schedule, reviewing service delivery compared to schedule, and reminding provider of delays.
- Education and Experience
- + High School or GED required + Graduate of a medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health preferred + One (1) year or experience as a medical assistant in a medical setting or equivalent experience in a medical setting in a similar role is required (5 years is preferred) + Completion of a qualified training program such as EMT, CNA, or LNA required + Experience working in a health plan, medical group, health-related facility or medical/DME supplier preferred + Education, training or experience as an insurance coordinator or medical coder/biller preferred •Competencies, Knowledge and Skills•+ Ability to obtain vital signs + Familiarity with and ability to utilize an Electronic Medical Record + Effective communication skills + Demonstrated cultural competence and empathy + Ability to use on-line training platforms + Ability to review welcome packets and obtain consent forms, including the Release of Information and attach them to EMR + Ability to learn multiple workflows and perform them consistently, such as referrals to specialists + Willing to learn and utilize telehealth technologies (video, chat, etc.
- Licensure and Certification
- + Certified or Registered Medical Assistant preferred + Certified Phlebotomy Technician + To help protect our employees, members, and the communities we serve from acquiring communicable diseases, Influenza vaccination is a requirement of this position.
- Working Conditions
- + General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time + Standard office equipment and familiarity with standard medical equipment. + Travel is not typically required
Compensation Range:
- $35,900.
In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee's total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.
- Compensation Type (hourly/salary):
- Hourly
- Organization Level Competencies
- + Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture + Cultivate Partnerships + Develop Self and Others + Drive Execution + Influence Others + Pursue Personal Excellence + Understand the Business
- This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.
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