Medical Assistant - Winnsboro, LA, United States - Curana Health Careers

Description

Position Type :
Part Time

Curana Health is a provider-led , primary and post acute organization focused on senior living communities and senior living residents.

We are committed to redefining and improving how health care is delivered in senior living communities to ensure residents get outstanding care and clinicians are able to practice in a highly fulfilling and rewarding environment.

We are passionate about using data and quality metrics to provide high quality care that prioritizes and preserves autonomy for the patients we serve.

We are a value-driven organization that offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and so much more.

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for seniors? Join us and become part of a team of people whose mission is to improve the health, happiness and dignity of senior living residents We are a compassionate primary and post-acute care organization serving seniors in assisted living, life plan communities, independent living, skilled nursing, and long-term care facilities across the United States.

The MA is responsible for assisting the NP in certain non-clinical day to day job responsibilities associated with the NPs practice to ensure the quality and efficiency of medical care for patients and residents of the NPs practice.

Obtain the updated daily skilled census first thing each shift.

Assist the NP with identifying medically necessary visits by rounding on each unit and organizing requests by nursing staff.

Collect and organize labs, orders that need signatures, dietary recommendations, pharmacy recommendations, nursing concerns, etc. Obtain necessary medical records from hospital systems and the facility EMR to provide to MD/NP.
Scribe a portion of the medical record in gEHRiMed as requested by NP. (Do not document the HPI, Physical Exam, Assessment, or Plans outside of the immediate presence of the MD/NP).
Obtain chief complaints and vital signs for NP prior to NP visit of resident.
Answer intercom calls for NP as requested by NP while in building and communicate with NP.
File and maintain necessary documents for NP.

Basic medical terminology knowledge required
Proficient in navigating Electronic Health Records, typing, and general comfort with technology
Experience in a medical office, both front office and back office, preferred but not required
Registered or Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Curana Health is dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We affirm, in policy and practice, our commitment to diversity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable or state law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

The EEO policy applies to all personnel matters as outlined in our company policy including recruitment, hiring, transfers, and general treatment during employment.