Medical Assistant-PACE Program-Cape Coral

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Cape Coral, FLtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R2610568
** It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
**** When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!
** This position provides care to participants aged 55 and older in an adult day center and outpatient clinic setting following the regulations and guidelines established for PACE organizations.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED  
• Current Certified Medical Assistant License  
• BLS Certification  
• One year of experience working with the frail elderly, long-term care population or end-of-life care preferred.

Competencies:

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.  Skills and Knowledge
• Must possess excellent communication skills   
• Must be organized and have excellent time management skills   
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and electronic medical records  
• Must possess strong sense of professionalism, good critical thinking, creativity, flexibility, and excellent problem-solving skills  
• Must possess high ethical standards  
• Must be comfortable in self-directed daily work  
• Strong desire to work in a team-based model of care   Responsibilities of all employees:  
• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.  
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.  
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.  
• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.  
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.  
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.  
• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.  
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.  
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.  
• Advance electronic media skills.  
• Support Company research and educational activities.  
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.  
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Job Responsibilities  
• Regular collaboration with CNAs, nurses, medical providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient's clinical care needs are met.
• Perform administrative duties including authorizing/scheduling appointments, coordinating transportation services, performing data entry, answering telephones, ordering supplies/stocking inventory.
• Coordinating with outside providers/consultants.

• Perform clinical duties including taking medical histories, obtaining vital signs/rooming patients, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, and providing medications or immunizations as directed by a provider.
• Assist with transfers and scheduling of follow-up care  
• Screen incoming calls for referral to physicians and practitioners
• Embraces and participates in quality initiatives, goal attainment, and clinical outcome process improvement activities.  
• Supports and demonstrates effective and professional communication with patients and family members.
• Works collaboratively with the administrative and operations staff.  
• Gathers patient data through interview and observation.
• Assists patients and families with preparation for examination.  
• Assists the physician or NP during examination and procedures.
• Documents patient data, treatments, procedures, and patient education according to PACE specific policies.  
• Assists the physician or NP by acting as a liaison on behalf of the patient to schedule, provide patient with scheduling  information to obtain specialty testing, and/or specialty…