Medical Assistant - Marietta
Company: VillageMD
Location: Marietta
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
Join Village Medical as a Medical Assistant in Marietta, GA.
Join the frontlines of today's healthcare transformation.Why
Village Medical?At Village Medical, we're looking for a---Medical
Assistant---to help us transform the way primary care is delivered
and how patients are served. As a national leader on the forefront
of healthcare, we've partnered with many of today's best primary
care physicians. We're equipping them with the latest digital
tools. Empowering them with proven strategies and support.
Inspiring them with better practices and consistent results.We're
creating care that's more accessible. Effective. Efficient. With
solutions that are value-based, physician-driven and
patient-centered. To accomplish this, we're looking for individuals
who share our sense of excellence, are ready to embrace change, and
never settle for the status quo. Individuals who have the
confidence to lead but the humility to never stop learning.Could
this be you?As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for
providing patient support and communication and facilitating an
exceptional patient experience to build and reinforce satisfaction,
trust, and drive organizational loyalty. Accountable for welcoming
and preparing the patient for their appointment, the Medical
Assistant informs patients of relevant and required information for
their visit and provides clear communication around the services
they are scheduled to receive.How you can make a difference as a
Medical Assistant:
- Demonstrates kindness and compassion in all patient
interactions
- Prepares and administers PO, IM, and ID medications as directed
by the Provider, utilizing the "Rights of Vaccine or Medication
Administration"
- Performs point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or
indicated, and suture/staple removal, and dressing changes, and
other patient care activities
- Collects and documents vital signs, histories, and
screenings
- Provides instruction to the patient regarding medications and
diet
- Authorizes prescription refills as directed
- Prepares patients, room, and supplies for visit or
examination
- Performs phlebotomy and correctly processes specimens
- Cleans and maintains treatment rooms and equipment
- Performs quality controls and equipment checks.
- Obtains copies of insurance cards, driver's license,
authorizations, referrals and other required appointment
documentation and appropriately saves them in practice EMR
- Performs demographic and insurance validation, and informs
patient of privacy policies and procedures
- Effectively communicates unexpected schedule delays to patients
and assists with patient comfort should delays arise
- Collects patient co-payments, reconciliation charges and
outstanding balances upon Check-In as well as submitting batches on
a daily basis
- Keeps the reception and patient waiting areas clean and
organized
- Schedules patient appointments/follow-up appointments in
accordance with established policies and procedures Skills For
Success As a Medical Assistant
- Self-motivated: energetic, self-starter; can work
autonomously
- Detail-oriented and committed to providing safe patient
care
- Results oriented: bias for action; demonstrated track record of
achievement; drive for attainment of superior outcomes
- Flexible: Navigates within ambiguity; solution-oriented;
comfortable in an ever-changing environment
- Communication: Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas effectively
both verbally and in writing
- Collaboration: Team player
- Service: Actively supports others, demonstrates an optimistic,
can-do approach to issue resolution
- Humility: Low ego; engenders trust; respectful Experience To
Drive Change As a Medical Assistant
- Certified Medical Assistant or eligible within 90 days of
hire
- 1 year of experience preferred
- Phlebotomy experience required
- Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred;
required within 90 days of employment
- High School Diploma/Equivalency required
- Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine,
urgent care or ER preferred
- Spanish speaking preferred How You Will Thrive As a Medical
AssistantIn addition to competitive salaries, a 401k program with
company match, and a valuable health benefits package, Village
Medical offers paid parental leave, pre-tax savings on commuter
expenses, and generous paid time off. You will work in a
highly-collaborative, conscientious, forward-thinking environment
that welcomes your experience and enables you to make a significant
impact from Day 1.Most importantly, you will make a difference.
You'll see a clear connection between your daily work and the
advancement of innovative solutions for improved quality of
healthcare.Our unique Village Medical culture - how inclusion and
diversity make the difference.At Village Medical, we see diversity
and inclusion as a source of strength in transforming
healthcare.---We believe building trust and innovation are best
achieved through diverse perspectives. To us, acceptance and
respect are rooted in an understanding that people do not
experience things in the same way, including our healthcare
system.---Individuals seeking employment at Village Medical are
considered without regard to race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status.---For Colorado Residents only: The
base compensation range for this role is $16.97 to $27.47. At
VillageMD, compensation is based on several factors including but
not limited to education, work experience, certifications,
location, etc.--- The selected candidate will be eligible for a
valuable company benefits plan, including health insurance, dental
insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401k plan with company
match.Explore your future with Village Medical as a Medical
Assistant today!
Keywords: VillageMD, Marietta , Medical Assistant - Marietta, Healthcare , Marietta, Georgia
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