Medical Assistant in Silver City, New Mexico at Rise Health Services Inc

Description:

About the Company

Rise Health is a platform acquisition company re-engineering the current primary care fee-for-service paradigm. We deliver an integrated, value-based care clinical program centered around partnership with pre-existing primary care practices. We transition them to our proprietary tech and data-driven platform to support profitable risk management in the value-based environment. We are backed by private equity sponsors and led by a management team with deep experience in healthcare investing.

Job SummaryThe Medical Assistant (MA) is a vital member of the healthcare team responsible for providing clinical and administrative support in a medical setting. The MA works under the direction of licensed healthcare providers to ensure efficient and effective patient care and smooth office operations.The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Clinical Duties

• Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs, weight, and medical history.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and minor surgeries.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed by the provider.
• Perform basic laboratory testing and phlebotomy.
• Collect, label, and prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize medical instruments and equipment.
• Maintain examination rooms, medical supplies, and clinical equipment.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date patient records within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Document patient information, provider notes, and clinical updates in the EHR accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage and coordinate provider schedules to support efficient clinic workflow and timely patient care.
• Conduct patient follow-up regarding care plans, test results, referrals, medications, and provider instructions.
• Process referrals and coordinate with specialty providers to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Assist with obtaining prior authorizations for medications, procedures, and diagnostic testing as required.
• Monitor and respond to patient messages through the EHR system and patient portal.
• Prepare patient charts by ensuring all required documentation, laboratory results, imaging, and reports are available for provider review prior to appointments.
• Maintain organized electronic patient records by scanning, uploading, and filing medical documents within the EHR system.
• Communicate effectively with providers, clinical staff, pharmacies, laboratories, and external healthcare facilities to coordinate patient care.
• Ensure all patient information and documentation are handled in compliance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant program (CMA, RMA, CCMA, etc.)
• CPR/BLS certification preferred or required
• Previous clinical experience preferred but not mandatory

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational ability
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in using Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Requirements:

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant Experience: At least 1 year
• Vital Signs Experience: At least 1 year
• EMR Systems Experience: At least 1 year
• High school diploma
• Medical Assisting diploma depending on state requirements
• Bilingual Spanish preferred