Medical Assistant - REMOTE POSTIONWORK FROM HOME - ChicagoMerrillville IN 46410 area
Medical Assistant - REMOTE POSTIONWORK FROM HOME - ChicagoMerrillville IN 46410 area
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Lara Health is currently in search of an experienced Medical Assistantfor our virtual patient careprogram. You will be joining a wonderfulteam of lovely MAs and nurses whoprovide preventative care and support to patients between their doctor visits and support a local PCP with their patient services. This is a full time position (min 30 hours a week). Must bebased withinMerrillville IN 46410 regon.
COMPENSATION: $20/hour plus performace bonuses contract
THIS IS A FULLY REMOTEPOSTION (WORK FROM HOME) WITH SOME LOCAL TRAVEL REQUIRED. THERE IS SOME FLEXIBILITY ON THE WORKING HOURS. MIN 5YEAR EXPERIENCE IN CARING FOR CHRONIC CONDITION PATIENTS IN REQUIRED (PREFFERABLY IN PRIMARY CARE/DIABETES/CARDIOLOGY).
Join us for the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work! The Medical Assistant supportsproviders with ongoing patient monitoring and chronic care managementwith the following duties:
Responsible for monitoring patient blood pressure blood sugar and other vitals helping themwith meds MD visitsetc.
Communicatewith patients (VIA PHONE AND TEXT) on regular basis helping them make lifestyle changesin order to improve their long term health
Ocassionally travel to the pt home to perform test or draw blood etc.
Maintainpatient electronic medical record (EMR)and performs other duties as assigned.
Specific skills and experience required:
Passion for working with (older) patients customer service skills
Min 5years experience as MA or nurse
Preventative patient care background preffered experience in primary care cardiology or diabetes clinic highly desired
Work independently and with a team
Organizational and time management skills
Computer skills appropriate to positionyou will need your own computer and a reliable internet service
Written and verbal communication skills administrative and clerical skills critical thinking
Medical terminology use and understanding
Certification & Licensure mandatory:
Approved Medical Assistant Certification required
Or EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
Or NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician);
Or Paramedic
Or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Education:
Required High School or Equivalent
Preferred Technical Medical Assistant
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT POSSES THESE SKILS/QUALIFICATIONS.
This position would be ideal for someone looking to work intensively with patients and who is well organized and able to commit to a min 30 hours a week. Most of your work in phone based talking to patients during the day so you need to be very communicative with a suitable place to work. Approx 10% of the time is required to travel to the pt home.
No agencies/recruiters. Only online applications considered (do not call or email). We regret that we are unable to aswer all applicants only those selected for further considerationwill be contacted.
Employment Type
Full Time
