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Description

Job Title:  Medical Assistant 

Company:  Tegria Revenue Cycle Management (Tegria RCM)  

Department:  CPS 

Leader:   Practice Manager 

FLSA Status:  Hourly/Non-Exempt 

Work Location: On-Site 

Travel:  No travel required 

Compensation:  $15.50 - $25.00

OVERVIEW 

The Medical Assistant is a vital member of the patient care team and is responsible for assisting the physician/provider with all general medicine or specialized medical practice duties. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Assist with procedures and administers medications within the MA scope of practice and per provider orders. 
• Assist with patient phone messages/tasks and documents in EMR. Conducts callbacks per provider instruction in an efficient and timely manner, while maintaining proper telephone etiquette. 
• Room patients utilizing best practice MA workflow and maintains patient flow per schedule. 
• Clearly and concisely documents patient information collected, care given, treatment provided, and charges in the EMR. 

• Anticipate patient care needs and consults with provider as needed; prepares patient for examination and/or treatment. 
• Adhere to all safety standards, including but not limited to, equipment maintenance, infection control, universal precautions and use of personal protective equipment as needed for all patient-care procedures. 
• Organize, stocks, and maintains an orderly, clean, and uncluttered work area, including but not limited to exam rooms, procedure rooms, and patient care areas. 
• Verify the accurate completion of paperwork for referral to ancillary services. 
• Maintain current knowledge of medications, waste disposal, and sterile techniques. 

• Maintain CPR and other appropriate certifications. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma or GED   
• 1+ year Medical Assistant experience in a care facility or group practice 
• Graduate of a State recognized vocational school or equivalent 

• MA certificate and current CPR (BLS) certificates  
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Windows, and an email system. 
• General knowledge of healthcare insurance and terminology. 
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to practical solutions. 
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. 

• Strong problem-solving & prioritization skills 
• Ability to anticipate upcoming tasks. 
• Teamwork orientation 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Listed below are the physical requirements required while performing the duties of this job.  

• The employee is regularly required to: stand; sit; talk; hear; use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; and reach, stoop and/or kneel to install computer equipment 
• The employee must have the specific vision ability to complete close vision requirements due to computer work  

• The employee is required to be able to complete light to moderate lifting  

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: 

We welcome and respect the variety of experiences, viewpoints, and cultural backgrounds that everyone brings to our workplace. Tegria RCM makes every effort to promote a workplace where leaders model inclusive behaviors and individuals feel respected, valued, and empowered.  Together, we promote and sustain an inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging