What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at HealthPort?
HEALTHPORT IS GROWING!
We are building a new team and expanding our services.
Now hiring for 4-day work week Monday-Thursday. You work 36 hours, but we will pay you for 40 hours.
Primary Care Medical Assistant
Position Summary:
The PCP Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers with office visits and provide skilled nursing services as scheduled and document information in the organizations EMR. This position will play a vital role in patient quality care.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain total confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA law, CARF accreditation standards and Maryland State Regulations.
- Using the electronic medical records (EMR), input data and following through seeing services to their completion.
- Complete all regulatory documentation of client treatment and share information in a timely manner with other professionals working with client, both with the staff and, with client permission, outside agencies.
- Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient’s EMR.
- Disinfects, cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations; Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
- Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required; Properly disposes of contaminated supplies
- Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
- Collaborate with rehabilitation/treatment plans and staff in serving the client’s needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications, Educations and Experience:
- Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) or Certified Medical Assistant.
- Two years of experience working with the mentally ill adults preferred.
- Highly developed organizational and communication skills.
- Availability for work including some evenings as needed.
- Current CPR and First Aid certified.
- Privileged to carry out all duties, including client treatment coordination.
- Ability to partner with colleagues and peers to meet agency mission and healthcare needs of populations served.
Why work for HealthPort?
HealthPort is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center that offers outpatient therapy, substance abuse, and primary care services. Our mission is to provide caring, effective, and highly accessible healthcare to all the residents of the Eastern Shore who seek services. We offer a rich benefit package, competitive salaries, tuition assistance, 401(k) 3% employer contribution and 2% match. Check out our website healthport.org.
