Accura Health is looking for an experienced Full-time Medical Assistant (MA) with at least 3 years (required) in primary care. Welcoming and attentive to the needs of all patients and creates a positive, pro-active patient experience by managing expectations while demonstrating compassion and respect. Functions as a member of the health care team by assisting in the delivery of patient-focused care by demonstrating excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
• Triage and process messages from patients to team
• Schedule appointments and proactive outreach to support patients
• Handle correspondence and appropriate paperwork as needed
• Keeping track of medical records and charts
• Participate in staff meetings
• Follow up on visits, referrals, etc.
• Logging medical and patient information into electronic data base
• Sending labs and any diagnostic testing to the Clinicians
• Ordering Supplies
• Other administrative related duties as assigned

Clinical Duties (may include, but not limited to)

• Handling phone inquiries and patient registration
• Educating patients about medication, special diets, and conditions
• Authorizing prescription refills as directed
• Proper documentation in EMR
• Medical Inventory management
• other clinical duties as assigned

Requirements:

• CMA, MA, Medical Assistant- Successful completion of a Medical Assistant education program and certified as a Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or registered as a Medical Assistant by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Extremely efficient, organized, and resourceful; must also be flexible and able to function well in a fast-paced environment with great interpersonal skills
• EMR experience required
• Willingness to cross train, learn, and expand skills is a must
• Demonstrated communication and customer service skills; must have excellent listening and communication skills
• Computer literate with a 40 words per minute typing speed expected
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years in the field, a plus
• Fluent in Spanish, a plus

Key Competencies:

• Must be Dependable
• Team Oriented
• Self-starter
• Patient Focused
• Detail Oriented and Results Driven
• Excellent Listening and Communication
• Exceptional typing skills
• Collaboration
• Active listener

Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour