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The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care.

The Medical Assistant performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative / operational / customer support assignments.

Performs computations. Typically works on semi-routine assignments.

The Medical Assistant performs clinical duties such as discussing symptoms and gathering and inputting information into the electronic medical records system, taking vital signs, giving injections, performing diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms at an outpatient care site.

Collaborates closely with Physicians and Nurses. Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows.

Decisions are typically focus on interpretation of area / department policy and methods for completing assignments. Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization / timing, and works under minimal direction.

Follows standard policies / practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation / deviation and / or independent discretion.

Job Functions

• Perform pre-visit planning based on patient visit type
• Manage the providers schedule to ensure efficient workflow
• Obtain and record medical history and vital signs
• Room patients and assist healthcare providers with medical procedures and treatments
• Perform specimen collection and point of care testing
• Prepare and administer medications under direction of healthcare providers
• Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including documentation of HEDIS and Stars quality measures
• Maintain established quality control standards

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Medical Assistant diploma or certificate of completion from a Medical Assisting program
• Current CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish proficiency
• An active Certified Medical Assistant / CMA or Registered Medical Assistant / RMA certification from one of the following organizations : AAMA, AMT, ARMA, MedCa, NAHP, NAHT, NCCT, NHA or AAH
• 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience in 'back-office' direct patient care
• Experience with HEDIS and ICD / CPT coding
• Hands-on professional Phlebotomy experience
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records
• Experience in a fast paced / high volume environment

Working hours : Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM

Additional Information

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humanas Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting.

The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$34,500 $47,400 per year

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, Humana) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being.

Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work.

Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care : CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more.

Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being.

Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes.

We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patients well-being.

About CenterWell, a Humana company : CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nations largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients.

As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE : HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career.

We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first for our teammates, patients, communities and company.

By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.

It is also the policy of Humanato take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Last updated : 2024-04-24