Sage Health
Sage Health is hiring: Medical Assistant - Bryant in Bryant
Sage Health, Bryant, Arkansas, United States
About Sage HealthWe believe all seniors regardless of means deserve concierge primary care & wellness, without the concierge fees. They’ve earned it.Sage Health builds enriching neighborhood health centers that are easy to access, provide or arrange for all of our patients’ healthcare needs, and partner with Medicare Advantage plans that fully cover primary care. Unlike other physician practices, a Sage Health physician has a patient panel of 400 or less, and we collaborate with the best outcomes-oriented specialists and hospitals in each market. Because we are not a fee-for-service provider and manage patients within a global capitation budget provided by Medicare Advantage plans, our only concern and motivation is to keep our seniors healthy.Sage Health is a destination for the best risk provider talent in the country who are building the new standard-bearing senior model for the United States.All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact team@sage.health.About the rolePOSITION SUMMARYMedical Assistant
p
rovides
care for the patient under the physician's direction. Includes preparing patients for exams,
assisting
during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, and recording treatment in their electronic health record
.
Assists
with explaining patient instructions to the patient/family. Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients in geriatric populations.
The Medical Assistant displays an elevated level of professionalism and engages resources and fellow team members within the center to deliver high level results.
What you'll doPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESEscort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc. and document all information in patient’s electronic health record.
Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.
Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filled out and available in patients’ electronic health records prior to their appointment.
Secures patient information and
maintains
patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, keeping patient information confidential.
Prepares exam rooms for patient examinations; Assist physician or onsite specialist in exam
rooms
Assist
primary care physicians in executing virtual appointments in patients' home.
Disinfects, cleans exam rooms following patient examinations.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following Sage Health policy and procedures,
complying with
legal regulations.
Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies,
maintain
instruments, prepare sterilization as
required
; Properly dispose of contaminated
supplies
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Maintain all logs and
required
checks (i.e., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, etc.)
Take telephone messages and
provide
feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.
Make calls to pharmacy, diagnostic facilities, etc. As required by the primary care physician or onsite specialist.
Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.
Perform other duties as
assigned
QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSH
igh School Diploma or equivalent substitute.
Minimum Experience: 2 years; combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience.
Minimum
Certifications and/or Licenses: CPR and first aid certification
required
;
CMA/RMA preferred.
Experience with EMR, MS Word, Excel, MS outlook.
Phlebotomy (blood draw)
Professional demeanor and communication always.
Must be organized and attentive to detail.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Resourcefulness in problem
solving
Able to take and follow through with assigned tasks and accountability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced
environment
Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Participates in center and market interdisciplinary teams related to patient care plans, and outcomes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience working with an electronic health
record
Experience performing toenail clipping/
trimming
Experienced in wound
dressing
Medical office setting experience highly desirable
Experienced working in medically underserved/culturally diverse
communities
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of ICD-20 and CPT coding
Bilingual Spanish
Physical Requirements
Primary Duty
Percent of Time Performing Duty
Visual Acuity
YES
75-100%
Hearing
YES
75-100%
Standing
YES
75-100%
Walking
YES
75-100%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing
YES
75-100%
Sitting
NO
0-24%
Reports To
: Center Manager/Market Clinical Nurse Manager
PIb444e759bb85-35216-35683138
p
rovides
care for the patient under the physician's direction. Includes preparing patients for exams,
assisting
during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care, and recording treatment in their electronic health record
.
Assists
with explaining patient instructions to the patient/family. Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients in geriatric populations.
The Medical Assistant displays an elevated level of professionalism and engages resources and fellow team members within the center to deliver high level results.
What you'll doPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESEscort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc. and document all information in patient’s electronic health record.
Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.
Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filled out and available in patients’ electronic health records prior to their appointment.
Secures patient information and
maintains
patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records, keeping patient information confidential.
Prepares exam rooms for patient examinations; Assist physician or onsite specialist in exam
rooms
Assist
primary care physicians in executing virtual appointments in patients' home.
Disinfects, cleans exam rooms following patient examinations.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following Sage Health policy and procedures,
complying with
legal regulations.
Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies,
maintain
instruments, prepare sterilization as
required
; Properly dispose of contaminated
supplies
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Maintain all logs and
required
checks (i.e., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, etc.)
Take telephone messages and
provide
feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.
Make calls to pharmacy, diagnostic facilities, etc. As required by the primary care physician or onsite specialist.
Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.
Perform other duties as
assigned
QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSH
igh School Diploma or equivalent substitute.
Minimum Experience: 2 years; combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience.
Minimum
Certifications and/or Licenses: CPR and first aid certification
required
;
CMA/RMA preferred.
Experience with EMR, MS Word, Excel, MS outlook.
Phlebotomy (blood draw)
Professional demeanor and communication always.
Must be organized and attentive to detail.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Resourcefulness in problem
solving
Able to take and follow through with assigned tasks and accountability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced
environment
Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Participates in center and market interdisciplinary teams related to patient care plans, and outcomes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience working with an electronic health
record
Experience performing toenail clipping/
trimming
Experienced in wound
dressing
Medical office setting experience highly desirable
Experienced working in medically underserved/culturally diverse
communities
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of ICD-20 and CPT coding
Bilingual Spanish
Physical Requirements
Primary Duty
Percent of Time Performing Duty
Visual Acuity
YES
75-100%
Hearing
YES
75-100%
Standing
YES
75-100%
Walking
YES
75-100%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing
YES
75-100%
Sitting
NO
0-24%
Reports To
: Center Manager/Market Clinical Nurse Manager
PIb444e759bb85-35216-35683138