What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at AFFINITY HOSPICE LLC?
Benefits:
- Free food & snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Pilsen Medical Clinic & Associates, LLC
Pilsen Medical Clinic & Associates is a premier organization providing compassionate home healthcare to over 500 patients in and around the Chicago Metro area. Pilsen Medical Clinic is currently seeking a qualified Certified Medical Assistant to join their Team. This is an in office position. Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Apply critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques to the chronic care process.
- Maintain current knowledge of disease processes, resources, and treatment options available.
- Meet performance goals.
- HIPAA compliant use of computer access to facilitate patient care.
- Use care plan to guide patient interaction and direction.
- Review individual care plans and make phone calls to CCM enrolled patients.
- Calls may include:
- Assess current health status
- Medication reconciliation & compliance assessment
- Appointment reminders
- Appropriate patient education re: care & condition management at home
- Review orders, labs, consults and associated documentation
- Encourage preventative health services
- Appointment reminders
- Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health by taking patient history, medication listing, and assessing patient’s physical and mental status.
- Completes all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with the practice’s charting policy.
Requirements:
- Basic understanding of medical terminology.
- Understanding of documentation required for Chronic Care Management.
- Ability to understand and carry out written, oral and/or graphic instructions.
- Ability to multi-task, manage details and organize efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.
- EMR experience
- Minimum 1-year experience in home-care or clinical setting.
- Intermediate proficiency with computers and telephone use
- Quickly recognize condition-related warning signs.
- Organized, thorough documentation skills.
- Self-directed. Ability to prioritize responsibilities. Demonstrated time management skills.
- Positive and proactive attitude; team player!
- Goal orientated
- Must be punctual and have reliable transportation
- Must have a valid form of healthcare certification and/or license (CMA)
Bilingual candidate preferred.
Job Type: Full-timePay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19