Medical Assistant (Home visits in Sacramento, CA)

Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most : the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.

Alignment Health is seeking a hybrid medical assistant to join the Jump Start Assessment team and conduct home visits (with mileage reimbursement) in Sacramento, CA (long-term temporary engagement w / medical benefits.) The medical assistant provides clinical and administrative support and works closely with clinicians to administer medical services. Responsible for assisting clinicians in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician, PA or Nurse Practitioner.

Please note : Alignment Health is continuing to expand so there is a possibility this position may extend and / or convert depending on budget, business need, and individual performance.

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Pacific Time

GENERAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Provides Front Office support :

a. Greets patients in a friendly, service-oriented manner in compliance with Alignment policies and workflows.

b. Oversees patient check in by ensuring medical records / charts have been pulled, patient data is current, appropriate paperwork is in order, and charts are reviewed / prepared.

c. Oversees patient check out by scheduling follow up appointments, collecting co-payment if applicable, ensuring paperwork is complete.

d. Schedules and confirms patient appointments.

e. Reconciles co-payments at the end of each day.

2. Provides Back Office Support :

a. Rooms and interviews patients measures vital signs and records reason for visit.

3. Explains procedures, performs treatments, and administers prescribed medication.

Minimum Requirements :

Experience :

• Required : 1 year Customer Service experience required.
• Preferred : 2 years' experience as a working medical assistant preferred. Experience working with Medicare population preferred.

Education :

Required : High School Diploma or GED.

Training :

Required : Medical Assistant from an accredited school of training required

Specialized Skills :

Required :

Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others; provide leadership, teach and collaborate with others.

Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to establish and maintain a constructive relationship with diverse members, management, employees and vendors;

Mathematical Skills : Ability to perform mathematical calculations and calculate simple statistics correctly

Reasoning Skills : Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; advanced problem-solving; ability to use advanced reasoning to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and design, implement and manage appropriate resolution.

Problem-Solving Skills : Effective problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Licensure :

Preferred : MA Certification.

Other :

Preferred : Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) preferred, but not required.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Physical Functions :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

2 The employee frequently lifts and / or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Pay Range : $44,790.00 - $67,185.00

Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.

Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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