Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

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

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 / customer support assignments. Performs computations. Typically works on semi-routine assignments.

The Medical Assistant performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms and 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, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site.

Collaborates closely with Physicians and Nurses.

Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows.

Decisions are typically focus 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, and works under minimal direction.

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

Use your skills to make an impact.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of MA school / training program or a Certified / Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider.

Current CPR certification.

Hands-on professional Phlebotomy experience.

Must be able to work at the CenterWell Care clinic located at : 2314 South Range Ave, Denham Springs, LA 70726.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified or Registered - (Arizona, Indiana, & South Carolina candidates require Medical Assistant Certification or Registration).

Medication / vaccine administration experience.

1+ years MA experience.

Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT / ICD coding, and CAHPS / HOS Patient Experience.

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication.

Working hours : Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM.

Additional Information :

This role is considered patient-facing and is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants may be asked to provide their Social Security Number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions on how to add the information into your official application on Humana's secure website.

Interview Format : HireVue :

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability.

Benefits :

Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security-both today and in the future, including :

Health benefits effective day 1.

Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay.

Recognition pay.

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.

Tuition assistance.

Scholarships for eligible dependents.

Parental and caregiver leave.

Employee charity matching program.

Network Resource Groups (NRGs).

Career development 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.

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.