•Medical Assistant - $3,000 sign on bonus!

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Position Summary

Clinical Support staff work collaboratively with all members of the care team providing world class service to both the patients and staff of Martin's Point. This is accomplished by :

• Working to actively enhance patient relationships and loyalty
• Pre-planning for patient visits
• Managing visit cycle time, office workflows, and patient access (phone, scheduling)
• Assisting assigned provider and care team with rooming and patient care procedures, including electronic documentation
• Coordinating patient activities that support managing the targeted population's health

Clinical Support staff will receive day-to-day clinical direction from the on-site RN Clinical Operations Leads, Clinical Managers or Clinical Quality Specialists.

Job Description

Key outcomes include :

Education / Experience

High School diploma or equivalent. For Clinical Support I : Must hold a current MA certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCCT and retain active certification for duration of employment. Completion of a two year accredited Medical Assistant Program / Associate Degree is preferred. For Clinical Support II : Completion of Licensed Practical Nurse program and an active, unrestricted LPN license required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Related experience in a physician's office, medical setting or outpatient clinic required.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to :

Scope of Practice for Clinical Support I (aligned with Medical Assistant)

Medical Assistants work under the license of their supervising physician. MA's may report to Clinical Leadership staff for tasks that do not require clinical judgment. Tasks requiring clinical judgment and health counseling must be overseen by the physician they are supporting. MA's may assist Physicians, Physicians Assistants and Nurse Practitioners with patient preparation and treatment, patient chart organization, dissemination of reports; referrals, telephone calls, inventory, ordering and general organization. MA's may be required to have an authorization by the state to perform needle injections and venipunctures. Duties vary according to state law and include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, and assisting during diagnostic examinations. Medical assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments. MA's may instruct patients about medications and special diets as directed, prepare and administer medications as directed, authorize drug refills according to protocols as directed, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for X-rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, and change dressings. MA's serve as direct link and communicator between patient and other health care professionals.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Do you have a question about careers at Martin's Point Health Care? Contact us at jobinquiries@.