ChenMed: Medical Assistant
Company: ChenMed
Location: Lakeland
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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Job Description:
ChenMed is transforming healthcare for seniors. We provide big
answers to big problems in health care delivery. ChenMed is a
full-risk primary care market leader with an innovative philosophy,
unique physician culture and end-to-end customized technology.
These things allow us to provide world-class primary care and
coordinated care to the most vulnerable population moderate to
low-income seniors who have complex chronic diseases. Through our
innovative operating model, physician-led culture and empowering
technology, we are able to drive key quality and cost outcomes that
create value for patients, physicians and the overall health
system. Our model allows us to practice medicine the way it should
be practiced. By recruiting focused physicians and reducing their
doctor-to-patient ratios, we increase patients face time during
each monthly appointment and help foster stronger doctor-patient
relationships. Our model also drives and enhances compliance with
treatment plans.As a result of our efforts, our patients realize
lower hospital admissions. Their overwhelming response to our
approach is reflected in our aggressive, organic growth and net
promoter scores in the low to mid 90s, which is unheard of in any
industry. Read more about our results and the value of the ChenMed
model.As a company, we are making a difference in the lives of
seniors and the health care system overall. ESSENTIAL JOB
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Measures and records patient vital signs;
records patient interview and medical history.Catalogs and
communicates patient needs to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or
other clinical personnel.Prepares patients for examinations and
performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams;
explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to
patient.Observes patients and reports any changes in patient
conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical
personnel.Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures
based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab
specimens; performs basic waived lab tests.Prepares and administers
medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures
and other first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all
under physician supervision.Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks
and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards;
performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all
times.Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing
them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain
and relay pertinent information for the physician.Upon physician
approval and authorization, calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy.
Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology; and
follows appropriatelegal and ethical professional conduct;
authorized individuals will use the ChenMed Rx system to support
physician medication dispensing.Provides health coaching to a
defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices.
Follows up with coached patients via weekly calls.Performs other
duties as assigned and modified at manager s discretion. KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS & ABILITIES:Excellent interpersonal and customer service
skills with a heart of compassion and empathy towards our patients
and familiesExceptional oral and written communication skills, time
management skills and organizational skillsAbility to effectively
collaborate and partner with team members, including physicians and
other clinicians, market leaders, center managers, nurses, case
managers, front desk staff, center managers, and market
leadersMindset focused on resolving problems for patients and
achieving team goalsKnowledge of medical products, terminology,
services, standards, policies and proceduresSkilled in basic phone
and computer operationMust be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of
reports and dataAbility to maintain effective and organized systems
to ensure timely patient flowAbility to act calmly in busy or
stressful situationsProficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite
products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel plus a
variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and
presentation softwareAbility and willingness to travel locally
and/or regionally up to 10% of the time to assist in covering other
centers, as neededSpoken and written fluency in English At ChenMed,
If you are an innovative, entreprenuerial minded, over-achiever who
is extremely passionate in helping people and revolutionizing
Healthcare again, we are that dynamic and exciting company you are
looking for! After applying, we encourage you to " Follow" us on
LinkedIn (ChenMed) as well! This way you can stay informed and up
to date on what s happening around our organization and start your
path to becoming part of our FAMILY!EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
CRITERIA:High school diploma or equivalent education (GED)
requiredGraduation from a nationally accredited Medical Assistant
program OR comparable healthcare vocational training (i.E.
foreign-trained physician, paramedic, etc.) requiredA minimum of 1
year of work experience as a Medical Assistant, Patient Care
Technician or similar in a hospital, medical clinic or comparable
environment OR documented clinical rotation training can be
substituted for work experienceBLS for Healthcare Providers
requiredExperience working with geriatric patients is a plusEMR
system experience preferredThe Care Promoter 1 (Medical Assistant)
is an unlicensed medical professional cross-trained to perform
routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the medical
centers running smoothly. The duties of Care Promoter 1 vary from
setting to setting, depending on the size, location and type. In
addition to administrative duties, Care Promoters perform clinical
duties under direct physician supervision in accordance with state
medical practice acts. The Care Promoter 1 is an integral member of
a Physician-lead Care Team that is focused on providing excellent
and comprehensive primary care for a specific population of
patients.By submitting your interest in this job, you agree to
receive text notifications with additional steps to complete your
job application. You will receive up to 6 messages from the number
" 63879". Message& data rates may apply. Please refer to our
privacy policy for more information. Associated topics: care
physician, clinic, family practice, general practice, nocturnist,
physician md, primary, primary care, provider, urgent care
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