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ChenMed

High-touch primary care for underserved seniors

Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeSt. Louis, MO, USA$17 - $24.26 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong leadership, communication, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization abilities, with the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
  • Attention to detail and accurate documentation and data entry.
  • Ability to lead multiple workflows while supporting a clinical team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and electronic medical record systems.
  • Ability to work effectively with providers, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally up to 20% of the time.
  • Spoken and written fluency in English.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
  • High school diploma or equivalent education (GED).
  • Graduation from a nationally accredited program in Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic.
  • Medical Assistant certification.
  • At least 3 years of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or similar in a hospital, medical clinic, or comparable environment.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient-care support by preparing patients for examinations, performing routine screening, and assisting providers during visits.
  • Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and specimen collection accurately and in accordance with clinical standards.
  • Communicate treatment plans, procedures, and provider instructions clearly and compassionately to patients and families.
  • Process patient phone messages and return calls, and route clinical information appropriately.
  • Call in prescriptions with provider authorization using appropriate medical terminology and following legal and ethical guidelines.
  • Support daily center operations to ensure efficient patient flow and scheduling accuracy and reduce wait times.
  • Monitor operational gaps and escalate concerns to leadership to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Complete work the same day, with attention to CMAP, Operational and Clinical GAPS, and STARs quality measures.
  • Support center quality initiatives, including equipment checks, inventory management, monthly self-assessment, and waived-testing quality control.
  • Participate in quality-improvement activities to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or delegated at the manager’s discretion.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual ability.
  • Experience working with geriatric patients.
  • Electronic medical record system experience.

About the Company

ChenMed

High-touch primary care for underserved seniors

ChenMed provides primary care for underserved, moderate-to-low-income seniors with complex chronic diseases through a network of 100+ centers across 15 states. Its high-touch, preventive primary care model emphasizes longer visits and closer patient relationships, enabled by a lower doctor-patient ratio and physician-led operations. This approach distinguishes it from typical primary care providers by offering more time per patient, personalized care, and a mission-driven culture. ChenMed aims to improve health outcomes and lives by delivering accessible, patient-centered care while transforming how care is delivered to needy seniors.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$300K
Headquarters
Miami Gardens, FL
Founded
1985

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