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Medical Assistant/Population Health Specialist- FT
$46k-56k (estimate)
Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services
1 Week Ago
Salem Clinic P C is Hiring a Medical Assistant/Population Health Specialist- FT Near Salem, OR
Job DescriptionOur Comprehensive Care Coordination department is looking for a detail-oriented and compassionate individual to join our Population Health Specialist team. The ideal candidate is organized, a team player, passionate about improving the health outcomes of patients and has the ability to adapt in an ever-changing health care environment. As a Population Health Specialist, you will review, track and outreach to patients on care gaps and preventative health item with no face to face patient contact; place standing orders as needed, facilitate and coordinate patient appointments, run daily hospital admission reports assessing for patient care needs, reconcile medications with patients after a hospital/SNF discharge, communicate with insurance representatives on program measures, develop and maintain spreadsheets for multiple payer incentive programs, assess and provide documentation to address chronic conditions/HCC work, participates in and take minutes for payer meetings.Our mission at Salem Clinic is to improve the health of those we serve in a spirit of compassion and respect!Benefits offered:
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- 401(k) retirement plan- 10% employer contribution
- 100% Clinic paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans. 50% Clinic paid premiums for part-time employees.
- Free Lab and Imaging services when performed at Salem Clinic for those covered under the Clinic’s medical plan.
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Life & Long-term Disability Insurance
- Paid time off & Holiday pay
- Flexible Spending Account
- Athletic & Weight Management Club Credits
- Bilingual pay differential program (3% wage increase if qualified)
- Employee referral program- earn up to $500 per referral
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Graduate of a program for Medical Assistants or equivalent education.
- Two years’ experience working in a medical facility.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, common chronic diseases, and preventive health.
- Skill in medical record documentation.
- Ability to utilize independent and sound judgment to accomplish assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to self-direct and multitask.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing assignments and work pace.
- Ability to recognize problems and share ideas for solutions.
- Sound judgment and decision making skills.
- Strong written, verbal and telephone communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff members, providers, patients and outside agencies.
- Ability to use a computer. Proficient keyboarding skills. Ability to type at least 30 words per minute. Microsoft windows proficiency, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Review care gap, HCC and preventive health need reports.
- Have a thorough understanding of each payer’s incentive program and associated specifications.
- Research medical record to verify information.
- Develop and maintain a spreadsheet for tracking gaps, outreach, and outcome.
- Scan documents, create PDF files.
- Close gaps by uploading information to payer portal.
- Submit supplemental reports for identified items that would close care gaps.
- Check for pending appointments; add gap information to reason line.
- As needed, notify provider and assistant of appointment and care needs via in basket message.
- If no appointment pending, call patient to discuss care need and facilitate appointment scheduling if needed, inform them of needed tests.
- Enter test orders if standing order applies.
- Track outcome of appointment or test orders. Reschedule as needed.
- Document patient contact and outreach attempts in patient’s medical record.
- Send letters if unable to reach patient, or to communicate and summarize needs.
- Monitor for issues with non compliance (appointment cancellations, no-shows, failure to follow physician recommendations for care, etc.) Refer to CCC nurses for review.
- Notify Team Leader of noncompliance concerns with patients failing to follow-up after hospital or ED discharge.
- Communicate with insurance representatives by email and through their portals.
- Take meeting minutes for payer meetings.
- Contact patients to schedule Preventive Care Visits as needed.
- Contact patients to reconcile medications after hospital or SNF discharges.
- Cross train and provide back-up for the Behavioral Health Assistants.
- Provide back-up and support for CCC assistant work as needed.
- Participate in the training of new hires as well as auditing work to ensure understanding and that workflows are being properly followed.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
SALARY
$46k-56k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/21/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/20/2024
WEBSITE
salemclinic.org
HEADQUARTERS
SALEM, OR
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
1925
CEO
JOHN P DANIELS MD
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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