Medical Assistant - Diabetes Care

Ryse Health is on a mission to create a world that is free of the burden of chronic disease. In order to do that, we have designed an innovative health care model for families and individuals living with type 2 diabetes. This model combines best-in-class therapies and technology with day-to-day support, coaching, and analytics to help patients to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Job Description

Ryse Health is on a mission to create a world that is free of the burden of chronic disease. In order to do that, we have designed an innovative health care model for families and individuals living with type 2 diabetes. This model combines best-in-class therapies and technology with day-to-day support, coaching, and analytics to help patients to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

We're hiring an experienced Medical Assistant—referred to as a Health Coach at Ryse to support both new and existing patients at our Bethesda, Baltimore, and nearby clinics. As a key member of our care team, you'll be the first point of contact for patients and play an important role in building trusted, professional relationships with them, their families, and the broader Ryse Health team.

As a Health Coach, you will:

• Empower patients to reach their goals by using motivational interviewing techniques
• Train patients on continuous glucose monitor (CGM) setup and start
• Utilize CGM data to motivate, educate and empower patients to support their success
• Collaborate with the Ryse Health team on care planning and support patients in the successful implementation of care plans
• Communicate with patients through video calls, in person meetings, telephone and messaging
• Complete initial patient intake during clinical visits including overview of Ryse clinical model, vital signs, and medical history
• Complete retinal scan with patients
• Submit records requests for new and existing patients
• Review records and update charts as appropriate
• Prior authorization submissions
• Assist patients with filing medications and medication coverage
• Patient assistance application submissions
• Other duties as assigned

• 1+ years of experience in a clinical setting
• Motivational interviewing training a plus
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification and experience a plus
• Self-motivated and adaptable to changing processes
• Ability to balance multiple competing priorities, and keeping track of the little details
• Passion for the impact of your work on the broader world, and excitement to help reduce the burden of chronic disease

Ryse Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an equitable and inclusive environment for all.

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  Full COVID-19 and flu vaccination is required. For more information and to learn more about Ryse Health, check out our careers page.