Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will assist healthcare professionals in providing quality patient care and support in a medical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• A minimum of one years' vocational training may be advantageous
• Be certified by the Nebraska State Department of Health as a Certified Medical Assistant in good standing
• Administrative experience and basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and scheduling skills
• Basic computer skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Have basic computer skills along with knowledge of such programs as Excel, Word, etc.
• Must possess interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

This will be an opportunity to work on a federal government contract for a significant period

• Major duties include but are not limited to:
• Working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary care delivery model and performs receptionist, customer service, and administrative duties for the proper and timely scheduling of community care.
• Demonstrating substantial skill in planning, organizing, problem solving, and decision-making.
• Providing administrative support to our clinical colleagues in the care of our Nation's Veterans.
• Utilizing a variety of patient data systems and is responsible for performing scheduling functions including; appointment scheduling/rescheduling, and cancellations, providing both face to face and telephonic customer service, manual and electronic data entry, and management of the TPA portal and Health Share Referral Manager (HSRM).
• Receiving phone calls in a courteous and timely manner, determines the nature of requests and provides the information desired using privacy rules and established CITC processes.
• Organizing paperwork required for the community appointment, schedules appointments, prepares medical documentation packet, creates authorization, uploads to HSRM, tracks. care and requests outside records to attach to consult resulting in consult completion
• Tracking notifications in multiple electronic portals to ensure continuity of care and authorization.
• Interpreting and communicating requirements of VHA Scheduling Directives and policies.
• Scheduling appointments with the patient's input, either in person, over the phone, or through written communication.
• Demonstrating a high level of coordination to avoid patients having to make multiple trips to the medical center or clinic.
• Independently performing a full range of duties related to the delivery of healthcare services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Coordinating efforts to ensure all aspects of duties are accomplished efficiently, timely, and correctly.

Join our team as a Medical Assistant to make a positive impact on patient care and contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $18.86 - $22.71 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Inpatient
• In-person
• Outpatient

Ability to Relocate:

• Winnebago, NE 68071: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person