Medical Assistant - Brook Rd

Company: Humana
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionThe Medical Assistant 2 is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant 2 performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments. Performs computations. Typically works on semi-routine assignments.Responsibilities***THIS IS A FLOAT POSITION***
The Medical Assistant 2 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.***THIS IS A FLOAT POSITION***
Job Functions

• Perform pre-visit planning based on patient visit type
• Manage the provider's schedule to ensure efficient workflow
• Obtain and record medical history and vital signs
• Room patients and assist healthcare providers with medical procedures and treatments
• Perform specimen collection and point of care testing
• Prepare and administer medications under direction of healthcare providers
• Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including documentation of HEDIS and Stars quality measures
• Maintain established quality control standards
  Required Qualifications
  • Medical Assistant diploma or certificate of completion from a Medical Assisting program
  • Current CPR certification
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Bilingual in English and Spanish proficiency
    • An active Certified Medical Assistant/CMA or Registered Medical Assistant/RMA certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA, AMT, ARMA, MedCa, NAHP, NAHT, NCCT, NHA or AAH
    • 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience in back-office direct patient care
    • Experience with HEDIS and ICD/CPT coding
      • Hands-on professional Phlebotomy experience
      • Experience with Electronic Medical Records
      • Experience in a fast paced/high volume environmentWorking hours: Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM
        Additional Information
        This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. -If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
        AlertHumana and its subsidiaries value personal identity protection. - Please be aware that applicants being considered for an interview will be asked to provide a social security number, if it is not already on file. - When required, an email will be sent from with instructions to add the information into the application at Humana's secure website. - -Scheduled Weekly Hours40

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