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VillageMD

Delivers local primary care via platform

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNewington, CT, USA$21.30 - $26.15 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is required.
  • Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner is required.
  • Basic proficiency in computer use is required.
  • Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed is required.
  • Physical mobility, including movement from place to place on the job while accounting for distance and speed, is required.
  • Physical agility, including the ability to maneuver the body while in place, is required.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers is required.
  • Endurance for continuous typing, prolonged standing or bending, and walking is required.
  • The role involves exposure to allergens such as dust, mold, and pollen, and to combative patients or visitors.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare examination rooms, escort patients into rooms, and clean rooms after examinations.
  • Maintain efficient patient flow and ensure proper preparation and pertinent information for patient visits.
  • Communicate and provide care consistent with patients’ age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs.
  • Answer telephone calls appropriately, direct calls, and take accurate messages.
  • Schedule appointments accurately and according to departmental guidelines.
  • Stock examination rooms with necessary supplies and assist with ordering and maintaining supplies.
  • Reconcile encounters daily according to policy guidelines.
  • Communicate problems, concerns, or issues promptly and appropriately to a supervisor or manager.
  • Work within the scope of practice and assist physicians, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures.
  • Obtain and accurately document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, height, and weight, in the electronic health record.
  • Review and update medication lists, accurately document allergies in the electronic health record, and follow prescription-control and refill procedures.
  • Use tasking appropriately and promptly in the electronic health record.
  • Enter orders and schedule appointments in the practice management system and electronic health record.
  • Provide referrals and consultation orders appropriately and promptly in the practice management system and electronic health record.
  • Follow universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of medical waste.
  • Maintain proficiency with department-specific equipment, troubleshoot issues, and promptly report malfunctions.
  • Facilitate transitions of care to urgent care centers or hospitals.
  • Provide scribing services.
  • Demonstrate flexibility with various work schedules and perform other assigned duties, including duties that need to be done even when not directly assigned.
  • Travel to satellite locations as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS).

About the Company

VillageMD

Delivers local primary care via platform

Preparing a concise company summary for VillageMD.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$491M
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2013

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