Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Company: MedAmerica, Inc.
Location: Glendale
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

At Vituity, We Combine Knowledge+Humanity If you want to be part of changing healthcare to better serve patients, you are in the right place. Vituity brings together a committed team of clinicians and business professionals to care for patients with acute medical conditions, making a big difference in the lives of our 6.5 million patients nationwide. If you want to work with a diverse group of people who are tackling some of the healthcare industry's most challenging situations from the inside, look no further. As a Vitan, you'll work with health systems and providers nationwide to develop and implement innovative solutions. With nearly 50 years of leading change, you'll join a team of individuals dedicated to our culture of caring. The Impact You'll MakeWe have a great opportunity for a Medical Assistant to work at our Samaritan Medical Care Center. In this role, you are a vital member of the Urgent Care team, preparing patients for evaluation and treatment, performing clinical procedures in accordance with licensure to include injections, venipuncture, X-Ray, EKG, tray set-up, and application of bandages, surgical assisting, as well as accurate testing/screening of specimens. The ideal candidate enjoys providing each patient with an excellent experience. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Triage, vital, and room patients while facilitating the patient flow and ensuring the smooth running of the back office. Prepare patients for physician evaluation and assist physicians in the evaluation and treatment of the patients. Administer medications/injections under supervision of the physician. Assist with production of x rays and provides timely follow-up regarding lab and x-ray results. What You Will Bring We'd love to hear from candidates with: Required Experience and Competencies: Current Medical Assistant certification from an accredited institution is required. Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task to prioritize work. Excellent customer service skills. Preferred Talent Assets: Healthcare experience in an urgent care or primary care setting. 1-2 years' experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic setting Knowledge of clinical compliance Solid understanding of medical insurance plans and office procedures. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Team-oriented and a productivity-driven demeanor. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally verbally and in writing. Vituity Values: #CultureofCaring When you are a part of Vituity, you embody a Culture of Caring by approaching every human interaction with compassion and heart. With a Servant Leadership philosophy, we focus on what we can accomplish when we put our patients and colleagues first. An Ownership Mentality means you have mutual accountability to drive positive change for Vituity as a whole. Finally, our focus on Innovation enables you to re-imagine healthcare and bring about lasting change. Each Vitan is expected to demonstrate a commitment to service, values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times in interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, and colleagues. Apply today to join a community of healthcare professionals committed to a standard of excellence through recruiting and retaining a diverse group of talent. Our dedication to diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organization at all levels!

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