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Certified Medical Assistant

Job Details

Spring Branch - Houston, TX

Description

Company Description
Suvida Healthcare is a neighborhood-centric, multidisciplinary primary care program built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of the underserved Medicare-eligible Hispanic population. Multigenerational in design, Suvidas differentiated approach will enable us to deliver on the quadruple aim, improving health outcomes as well as consumer and employee experience while lowering total cost of care. Suvida will thoughtfully cultivate an empathetic and service-centric environment, positioning us not only as a best-in class health care provider, but also as the provider of choice for our patients, their families, and the community at large.

Our Purpose
We are an empowered primary care team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and the neighborhoods we serve.

Our Vision
To improve the quality of life for underserved people and those that care for them in neighborhoods across America.

Job Summary
The Certified Medical Assistant will provide physician support services to ensure the clinic operates smoothly in providing patient care. They are responsible for administrative as well as clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting physicians with exams, and performing front-desk tasks. Essential responsibilities consist of but are not all inclusive:

  • Phlebotomy/Venipuncture
  • IM/PO medication administration as ordered by provider
  • Minor Procedures (Minor Wound Care, Suture and Staple Removal, etc.)
  • Assist with in-room diagnostic testing (X-Ray, US, etc.)
  • Vitals
  • Update Patient Medical History
  • Chief Complaints and recent changes to mental, social, physical health
  • Gap Closure (Foot Exam, DRE, etc.)
  • Review provider orders with patient
  • Review referrals with patient
  • Review normal/stable labs or diagnostic tests with patient and forward any concerns to provider
  • Remote Patient Monitoring Support
  • Reinforcing understanding and adherence to care plan
  • Respond to patient calls/messages same day
  • Collaborate with Medical Assistants, Transitions of Care Team, Chronic Care Team, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team for continuity of care
  • Other duties assigned by provider

Qualifications

Education Requirements

  • Certification or Registration with CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA
  • Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), medical terminology
  • Previous experience in specific medical field preferred

Experience Requirements

  • Verbal communication
  • Creating a safe, effective environment
  • Organization
  • Professionalism
  • Customer Centric
  • Confidentiality
  • Positive Bedside manner
  • Medical teamwork
  • Bilingual/Bicultural (English and Spanish) Preferred

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for prolonged periods of time, stand, walk, talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms. Hand eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and other office equipment; must be able to operate a motor vehicle. When representing Suvida Healthcare at external events, the Certified Medical Assistant is also required to stand for prolonged periods of time, kneel, crouch, bend and lift, and must be able to move up to 30 pounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those 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.

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