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ChenMed Medical Assistant Lead in Largo, Florida
We’re unique. You should be, too.
We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?
We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.
The Lead, Care Promoter is required to perform all duties of the Medical Assistant and also functions as the resource person to the non-licensed staff. The incumbent in this role acts as a liaison between management and staff. He/She possesses a variety of clinical and administrative skills which include: providing appropriate patient instructions per physician orders, maintaining appointment schedules receptionist, registration duties, medical history data collection, etc., to ensure smooth center operations. The Lead, Care Promoter assists in some practices with patient care providing first level counseling to staff. This is a healthcare and leadership-focused position working directly with patients and their families, doctors and other medical personnel in a dynamic and professional environment to provide the highest level of quality healthcare to all patients.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads Care Promoters and other clinical staff, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of all tasks.
Monitors team performance, identifies any issues and provides Center leaders with feedback. Manages and monitors team member work schedules
Provides appropriate medical assistant care to patients following established standards and practices. Prepares exam rooms for patients ensuring all necessary medical tools and equipment are present and functional.
Assists physicians and clinicians in the ambulatory setting.
Liaises with medical and leadership staff to identify efficiencies in the facility’s operations.
Keeps management apprised of early personnel issues.
Assembles patient medical records prior to provider receiving the record.
Disassemble patient medical record after patient visit and inputs and post patients charges into system.
Addresses/resolves any customer-service issues.
Ensures proper flow of patients/doctors from check-in area to patient exam rooms.
Facilitates processes and procedures related to screening of walk-in patients
Ensures proper handling, documentation and transmission of phone calls and telephone messages.
Ensures accuracy of medications provided to patients. Inspects pharmacy log and inventory.
Ensures accurate indexing of all paperwork.
Leads, monitors and handles deliveries and invoices for medical products.
Monitors waiting time report.
Checks over patient schedules for transportation pickup.
Discharges patients in accordance with physicians’ orders.
Inspects crash cart on a weekly basis.
Coordinates sending out of lab specimens.
Acquires reports from hospitals and urgent care centers for incoming patients
Other duties and responsibilities may include:
Obtains and records:
Vital signs
Time in/date
Weight
Medication profile
Immunization record
Allergies
Chief compliant
Signature/initials where appropriate
Prepares patient prior to provider examination
Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of ChenMed Medical products, services, standards, policies and procedures
Knowledge and understanding of all applicable laws and regulations and ChenMed’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards
Superior knowledge and skill in standard medical assistant intake procedures, including but not limited to: taking patient vitals and obtaining and documenting blood and other specimen samples for laboratory work
Superior leadership, clinical, conflict resolution, communication and problem solving skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Good organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability and willingness to provide extraordinary customer service in all patient, customer and family member interactions.
Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Astute ability to maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in the care of patients
Ability to effectively communicate and work with doctors, patients and others in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to pay close attention to detail and to ensure accuracy of reports and data
Keen ability to manage multiple processes and effectively lead a team of Care Promoters and other clinical staff
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, database, and presentation software
Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationwide up to 20% of the time
Spoken and written fluency in English required, bilingual a plus
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Graduation from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant program and MA certification from a nationally recognized association required
A minimum of 5 years Medical Assistant work experience in hospital or clinic setting required
BLS for Healthcare Providers required
EMR system experience is preferred
Experience working with geriatric patients is a plus
We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.
ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.
Current Employee apply HERE (https://careers.chenmed.com/i/us/en/homerevisited)
Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply