Thundermist's Mission - To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles.
Please note, effective September 1,2021, all Thundermist employees are required to have an initial dose of vaccine to prevent Covid-19. Effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider.
Medical Assistant General Responsibilities :
- Provides support by performing clinical and administrative duties under the direction of a Health Care Provider to ensure excellent quality of care to patients.
- Duties may include, interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height), recording information in patient's chart, preparing treatment rooms for examination of patients, and obtaining medical history.
Required Qualifications :
Interest in working in Pediatrics, or Behavioral Health is a must.High School Diploma or equivalent substitute.Post-secondary training in Medical Assistant program.Bi-lingual desirable.Organizational skills.Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and ExcelEMR experience preferredProfessionalism, documentation skillsPhysical Effort / Environment :
Requires walking, bending, and occasional lifting.Daily use of a computer, phone, and medical equipmentResponsible for cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and instruments as needed.Work Schedule Demands :
Full-time, part-time, or per diem. Schedules are variable and may include one or more evenings and / or weekend shifts.In personCommunication Skills :
Quality verbal and written communication skillsAble to document clearly, competently, and concisely in the medical recordExceptional customer service and phone etiquetteConfidentiality of Information :
Full access to patient's medical record. Maintains confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA at all levels of patient interaction.
Significant Job Functions :
Clinical :
Responsible for preparing provider requested forms, office notes, and external records prior to the patient's scheduled visit.Monitor the providers schedule to ensure that patients are scheduled according to established scheduling guidelinesWorks in conjunction with the provider to ensure timeliness of visitsGreet patients and obtain vital signs, (i.e. blood pressure, height, weight, etc.)Confirm the reason for the patient visit and obtain patient history's when applicableDocument requests for medication refillsPerform routine diagnostic testingResponsible for managing telephone encounters as assigned in a timely mannerPrepare patients and the exam room based on the visit typeOperate, clean, and maintain clinical equipmentProperly prepare instruments for the autoclaveProperly dispose of medical waste and sharpsAssist providers in rooms as neededClean and stock rooms.Alert appropriate staff to any expired medications or medical suppliesPerform opening and closing duties as assigned and based on established workflowsAdministrative
Complete paperwork as needed and maintain departmental logs as neededAlert appropriate staff by using established workflows of any clinical or office supply shortages.Use appropriate stamps when indicated for confidential patients, lab orders, and mailings.Correctly printing patient identify labels and affixing them to the appropriate forms, orders, and requisitionsAble to obtain lab results for external facilitiesMaintain professional standards of behaviorProperly complete documentation, scanning, and faxing of requests for patient recordsPerform other job-related duties as needed18.25 per hour and upThundermist is a great place to start and grow a career in healthcare. We have an engaged staff, competitive salaries, and great benefits starting at just 20 hours a week.
Benefits include :
Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceStarting with 22 days Paid Time OffFlexible Spending Accounts3% Paid Retirement Plan75,000 Paid Life and LTD InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Resource GroupsTax-deferred AnnuityAFLAC Insurance PlansUp to $2,000 yearly Tuition ReimbursementCollege Bound Fund200 Annual Wellness BenefitThundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job Family Medical AssistantPay Type HourlyApply Now Learn More
Salary : $2,000
