Medical Assistant in Portsmouth, Virginia at Tribal Health, LLC

Medical Assistant, Primary Care

Portsmouth, VA

Requirements:

Specialty: Medical Assistant

Licensure:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate & be a graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by (one of the following):
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists
• Formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces
• Formal program approved by the MTF

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) hands on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Experience: Possess a minimum of one (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last three (3) years all ages.

Schedule: Services shall be provided Sunday through Saturday between 0645 and 1900 – depending on clinic location.

Duties:

• Working with all ages (Pediatrics to Geriatrics)
• Proactively collaborate and integrate with members of the team, other departments, and directorates to achieve optimal care for the patients in the HOME PORT model.
• Proactively prepare for visits by reviewing upcoming provider schedules to avoid unnecessary visits with their provider and ensuring TEAM workflow.
• Screen patients based on standard questionnaires per clinic protocol.
• Prepare patient electronic health record (EHR) and other appropriate forms prior to patient’s appointment (i.e., physical).
• Perform data entry for population health metrics and health promotion.
• Collaborate with staff and support activities to maintain a safe and orderly department environment.
• Perform administrative functions, to include scheduling appointments and preparing correspondence to patients, as assigned.

Tribal Health Perks:

• Competitive Pay

• Per Diems to help with travel and lodging expenses for those that qualify

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

• 401K

• Paid Time off and 11 Federal Holidays

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

• 100% Company paid tuition to further your education

• Other voluntary benefits; Disability, Critical illness and more

Native American Preference: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA-4432 should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We value the skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know by emailing hr@tribalhealth.com or by calling (480)581-6961. For more info on EEOC please visit EEOC KNOW YOUR RIGHTS