Medical Assistant

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

At CenterWell Senior Primary Care, we want to help those in the communities we serve, including our associates, lead their best lives. We support our associates in becoming happier, healthier, and more productive in their professional and personal lives. We promote lifelong well-being by giving our associate fresh perspective, new insights, and exciting opportunities to grow their careers. Our culture is focused on teamwork and providing a positive and welcoming environment for all.

The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments.

Location : CenterWell Clinic, 2910 East Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28056

The Medical Assistant 2 performs clinical duties including :

Discussing symptoms with patients

Gathering and inputting information into the electronic medical records system

Taking vital signs

Giving injections

Performing diagnostic tests

Collecting specimens

Drawing blood

Sterilizing and cleaning equipment

Maintaining examination rooms

Collaborates closely with physicians and nurses

Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows

Responsible for decisions focusing on interpretation of area / department policy and methods for completing assignments

Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization / timing, while working under minimal direction

Follows standard policies / practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation / deviation and / or independent discretion

In addition to being a great place to work, CenterWell Senior Primary Care also offers industry leading benefits for all employees, starting your FIRST day of employment. Benefits include :

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Health Savings Accounts

Flex Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO including 7 paid holidays, one personal holiday, one day of volunteer time off, 18 days of annual PTO, parental leave, caregiving leave, and weekly well-being time

Use your skills to make an impact

Required

Active Medical Assistant Certificate as a Certified Medical Assistant / CMA or as a Registered Medical Assistant / RMA ( Please note if you are currently certified, we will require completion of Humana approved certification program within one year from hire date )

Experience in a fast pace / high volume environment

Experience with MS Outlook

Basic Computer knowledge

CPR certification

Previous Phlebotomy experience

Willingness to learn and be cross trained in other roles based on business need

This role is patient facing and is part of Humana’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB

Preferred

Experience with HEDIS

High school diploma or equivalent GED

Experience with Electronic Medical Records

Bilingual English / Spanish- Must be able to speak, read, and write in both languages without limitations or assistance

Active Medical Assistant Certification or Registration from the following : American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association, American Registry of Medical Assistants, National Association for Health Professionals, and / or American Medical Technologist

Minimum of 1 year professional experience as a Medical Assistant in ‘back-office’ direct patient care

Previous experience in a geriatric setting

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$40,000 - $52,300 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and / or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care : CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being.

About CenterWell, a Humana company : CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE : HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Centerwell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our full accessibility rights information and language options