Description
The Medical Assistant 2 is the first point of contact for patient care, responsible for administrative tasks and patient care. The role involves performing clinical duties such as discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, medication/vaccine administration, phlebotomy, collecting specimens, performing diagnostic screening tests, sterilizing/cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and documenting information into the electronic medical records system.
The Medical Assistant 2 works closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, delivering direct patient care within defined parameters, and has latitude over prioritization/timing with minimal direction.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical duties such as discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, medication/vaccine administration, phlebotomy, collecting specimens, performing diagnostic screening tests, sterilizing/cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and documenting information into the electronic medical records system.
- Collaborate closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
- Deliver direct patient care dependent on active certification.
Requirements
- Successful completion of MA school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CPR Certified.
- This role is considered patient-facing and is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified or Registered – (Arizona, Indiana, & South Carolina candidates require Medical Assistant Certification or Registration).
- Phlebotomy experience.
- Medication/vaccine administration experience.
- 1+ years MA experience.
- Value-Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Pay Range $43,000 - $56,200 per year
Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being, including medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and many other opportunities.