What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical assistant position at Lara Health, Inc.?
Lara Health is currently in search of a (preferably) bilingual (English / Spanish)Medical Assistantfor our Remote Patient Monitoring program to join our lovely care team and provide patients with care virtually.
This is a full time posotion (min 30 hours a week). Must beUS territory based.
COMPENSATION : $20 / hour plus performace bonuses contract
THIS IS A FULLY REMOTEPOSTIONThatREQUIRESMIN 5YEAR EXPERIENCE IN CARING FOR CHRONIC CONDITION PATIENTS (PREFFERABLY IN PRIMARY CARE / DIABETES / CARDIOLOGY / GERIATRICS)
Join us for the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work! The Medical Assistant assists providers with ongoing patient monitoring and chronic care management with the following duties :
Responsible for monitoring patient blood pressure blood sugar and other vitals helping themwith meds keep MD visitsetc.
Communicatewith patients on regular basis helping them make lifestyle changesin order to improve their long term health
Maintainpatient electronic medical record (EMR).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Specific skills and experience required :
Passion for working with (older) patients customer service skills
Min 5years experience as a MA or nurse
Preventative patient care background preffered experience in primary care cardiology or diabetes clinic highly desired
Work independently and with a team
Organizational and time management skills
Computer skills appropriate to position you will need your own computer and a reliable internet service
Written and verbal communication skills administrative and clerical skills critical thinking
Medical terminology use and understanding
Approved Medical Assistant Certification required
Or EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
Or NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician);
Or Paramedic
Or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Education :
Required High School or Equivalent
Preferred Technical Medical Assistant (Certification required)
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT POSSES THESE SKILS / QUALIFICATIONS.
This position would be ideal for someone looking to work intensively with patients and who is well organized and able to commit to a min 30 hours a week.
You must be hubbly and well spoken as 90% of the work is speaking with pts on the phone.
The role is contractbased and doesnt offer benefits. Some flexibility in regards to working hours (MonFri)
No agencies / recruiters. Only online applications considered (do not call or email). We regret that we are unable to aswer all applicants only those selected for further considerationwill be contacted.
Last updated : 2024-11-08
Salary : $20